| Encyclopedia of Hispanic-American Literature Contributor(s): Ramirez, Luz Elena (Author), Luz Elena Ramirez (Author) |
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ISBN: 0816060843 ISBN-13: 9780816060849 Publisher: Facts on File OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2008 Annotation: Hispanic-American literature has a venerable history, but it has never been more important and popular than it is now. Containing approximately 250 entries, Encyclopedia of Hispanic-American Literature includes those authors and works that are an integral part of the high school and college iterary canon, as well as those that are historically significant or gaining a reputation in today's literary circles. Coverage includes Isabel Allende; Julia Alvarez; l udolfo Anaya; Bless Me, ultima; Chicano literature: Juna Diaz; Dominican-American literature; El Bronx Remerbered; Cristina Garcia; Oscar Hijuelos; Hispanic-American journalism; How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents; The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love; Jose Martin; Pat Mora; Nueorican Poets Cafe: Richard Rodriguez; and more. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | American - Hispanic American - Literary Criticism | Reference |
| Dewey: 810.986 |
| LCCN: 2007034805 |
| Series: Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Literature |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 7.4" W x 9.1" (2.35 lbs) 448 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Hispanic American literature has a venerable history and has dramatically increased its importance and popularity in recent years. This resource contains around 250 entries on some of the most popular Hispanic American authors and their works. |