The Columbia guide to the Latin American novel since 1945 / Raymond L Williams

By:

Williams, Raymond Leslie

Series: Columbia guides to literature since 1945Publication details: New York : Columbia University Press, 2007.Description: 392 pages ; 27 cmISBN:

9780231126885

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

22 813.640998 W670C

Contents:

Preface -- pt. 1. Introduction, chronological survey and regional survey -- Introduction to the Latin American and Caribbean novel -- Chronological survey -- Regional survey -- Conclusion : The post-1945 novel, the desire to be modern, and redemocratization -- pt. 2. Nations, topics, biographies, novels (A-Z) -- Annotated bibliography -- Index.

Summary: "In this guide, Raymond Leslie Williams explores the cultural, political, and historical events that have shaped the Latin American and Caribbean novel since the end of World War II. In addition to works originally composed in English, Williams covers novels written in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and Haitian Creole, and traces the influence of modernization, revolution, and democratization on the writing of this era. An alphabetical guide offers biographies of authors, coverage of major topics, and brief introductions to individual novels."--Jacket.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	Library and Documentation Division PGRRL	813.640998 W670C (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		113195

Preface --
pt. 1. Introduction, chronological survey and regional survey --
Introduction to the Latin American and Caribbean novel --
Chronological survey --
Regional survey --
Conclusion : The post-1945 novel, the desire to be modern, and redemocratization --
pt. 2. Nations, topics, biographies, novels (A-Z) --
Annotated bibliography --
Index.

"In this guide, Raymond Leslie Williams explores the cultural, political, and historical events that have shaped the Latin American and Caribbean novel since the end of World War II. In addition to works originally composed in English, Williams covers novels written in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and Haitian Creole, and traces the influence of modernization, revolution, and democratization on the writing of this era. An alphabetical guide offers biographies of authors, coverage of major topics, and brief introductions to individual novels."--Jacket.

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