Mexican American Literature by Elizabeth Jacobs

Mexican American Literature

The Politics of Identity

Elizabeth Jacobs, Elizabeth C. Jacobs

Taylor and Francis · Print & ebook · May 12, 2006

Presenting an up-to-date critical perspective as well as a cultural, political and historical context, this book is an excellent introduction to Mexican American literature, affording readers the major novels, drama and poetry.

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Critical readings place Mexican American literature in cultural, political, and historical context.
Genres
Hispanic American Lit Crit
Published
Taylor and Francis, May 12, 2006

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Presenting an up-to-date critical perspective as well as a cultural, political and historical context, this book is an excellent introduction to Mexican American literature, affording readers the major novels, drama and poetry. This volume presents fresh and original readings of major works, and with its historiographic and cultural analyses, impressively delivers key information to the reader.

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Critical readings place Mexican American literature in cultural, political, and historical context.

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  • Fresh readings of major works
  • Historiographic and cultural analyses

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  • Coverage of novels, drama, and poetry
  • An up-to-date critical perspective

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  • Literary Criticism
Authors
Elizabeth Jacobs, Elizabeth C. Jacobs
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
Published
May 12, 2006
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Literary Criticism