Modern Latin American Literature: A Very Short Introduction

Better to be named Modern Literature from Spanish Speaking American Countries.One cannot ignore that portuguese speaking Brazil is part ( and what a part) of Latin America.Brazilian literature suffered the same influences, in general, than the rest of the region although keeping some peculiarities. And it is pity not to have received the enlighted analysis of Echeverria.

Echevarria is the top scholar in the field, and this book is lucid, concise, informative, and helpful. I couldn’t imagine a better version!

....it's just that. An overview. The book fulfills the title's premise and offers a nice introduction, but personally, I feel like a more in-depth exploration of boom and truly modern literature is needed.

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This is an elegant and concise introduction to Latin American literature.Intelligent, well-written, delight of a book. Wonderful informationon and a lot of context. Everyone should have one. Cinco besos.

Omits modern Brazilian portuguese literature and women Latin American writers. Last chapter inaccurately states that Bolaño had an heroin addiction. Comments on politics strong, frequent and biased enough as to be obtrusive.

I needed a quick review and this was an excellent source for that review. Enjoyed renewing my familiarity with Latin American literature. Well worth he read.

This is a great intro to modern Latin American literature. My students like the compact size.

As ordered ideal Xmas presents for great-nephews