Dictionary of Mexican Literature - by Eladio Cortes (Hardcover)

About the Book

This volume features approximately 600 entries that represent the major writers, literary schools, and cultural movements in the history of Mexican literature. A collaborative effort by American, Mexican, and Hispanic scholars, the text contains bibliographical, biographical, and critical material--placing each work cited within its cultural and historical framework. Intended to enrich the English-speaking public's appreciation of the rich diversity of Mexican literature, works are selected on the basis of their contribution toward an understanding of this unique artistry.

The dictionary contains entries keyed by author and works, the length of each entry determined by the relative significance of the writer or movement being discussed. Each biographical entry identifies the author's literary contribution by including facts about his or her life and works, a chronological list of works, a supplementary bibliography, and, when appropriate, critical notes. Authors are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced both within the text and the index to facilitate easy access to information. Selected bibliographical entries are also listed alphabetically by author and include both the original title and English translation, publisher, date and place of publication, and number of pages.

Book Synopsis

This volume features approximately 600 entries that represent the major writers, literary schools, and cultural movements in the history of Mexican literature. A collaborative effort by American, Mexican, and Hispanic scholars, the text contains bibliographical, biographical, and critical material--placing each work cited within its cultural and historical framework. Intended to enrich the English-speaking public's appreciation of the rich diversity of Mexican literature, works are selected on the basis of their contribution toward an understanding of this unique artistry.

The dictionary contains entries keyed by author and works, the length of each entry determined by the relative significance of the writer or movement being discussed. Each biographical entry identifies the author's literary contribution by including facts about his or her life and works, a chronological list of works, a supplementary bibliography, and, when appropriate, critical notes. Authors are listed alphabetically and cross-referenced both within the text and the index to facilitate easy access to information. Selected bibliographical entries are also listed alphabetically by author and include both the original title and English translation, publisher, date and place of publication, and number of pages.

Review Quotes

?An excellent resource, recommended for all literary reference collections.?-Reference Book Review

?Five previous titles in Greenwood Press's 'Dictionaries to World Literatures' series have appeared on LJ's 'Best Reference Books.' The present volume continues that tradition with 500 entries covering the most important writers, literary schools, and cultural movements in Mexican litarary history. . . . An outstanding compilation for academic and public libraries.?-Library Journal

?The Dictionary of Mexican Literature is a unique work that deserves a place in any academic or public library with an interest in Mexican literature. . . . Highly recommended.?-Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist

"An excellent resource, recommended for all literary reference collections."-Reference Book Review

"The Dictionary of Mexican Literature is a unique work that deserves a place in any academic or public library with an interest in Mexican literature. . . . Highly recommended."-Reference Books Bulletin/Booklist

"Five previous titles in Greenwood Press's 'Dictionaries to World Literatures' series have appeared on LJ's 'Best Reference Books.' The present volume continues that tradition with 500 entries covering the most important writers, literary schools, and cultural movements in Mexican litarary history. . . . An outstanding compilation for academic and public libraries."-Library Journal

About the Author

ELADIO CORTES is Professor of Spanish at Rutgers University-Camden.