Pre-Columbian Literatures of Mexico - (Civilization of the American Indian) by Miguel León-Portilla (Paperback)
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- This volume presents ancient Mexican myths and sacred hymns, lyric poetry, rituals, drama, and various forms of prose, accompanied by informed criticism and comment.
- Author(s): Miguel León-Portilla
- 212 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Native American
- Series Name: Civilization of the American Indian
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This volume presents ancient Mexican myths and sacred hymns, lyric poetry, rituals, drama, and various forms of prose, accompanied by informed criticism and comment.Book Synopsis
This volume presents ancient Mexican myths and sacred hymns, lyric poetry, rituals, drama, and various forms of prose, accompanied by informed criticism and comment. The selections come from the Aztecs, the Mayas, the Mixtecs and Zapotecs of Oaxaca, the Tarascans of Michoacan, the Otomís of central Mexico, and others. They have come down to us from inscriptions on stone, the codices, and accounts written, after the coming of Europeans, of oral traditions.
It is Miguel León-Portilla's intention to bring to contemporary readers an understanding of the marvelous world of symbolism which is the very substance of these early literatures. That he has succeeded is obvious to every reader.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.65 Inches (H) x 5.33 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)
Weight: .61 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 212
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: Native American
Series Title: Civilization of the American Indian
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Miguel León-Portilla
Language: English
Street Date: May 15, 1986
TCIN: 88970815
UPC: 9780806119748
Item Number (DPCI): 247-56-2435
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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