The Oxford book of Latin American essays
By: edited by Ilan Stavans.
Contributors: Stavans, Ilan.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 518
Subjects: Latin American essays -- 20th century -- Translations into English; Latin American essays -- 19th century -- Translations into English
Other titles: Latin American essays
Description: "Seventy-seven essays - only 12 by women - include works written in Spanish and Portuguese between 1849 (Bello) and 1994 (Subcomandante Marcos). The broad definition of essay allows for inclusion of pieces such as Borges' 'Pierre Menard,' usually defined as fiction. Historical introduction by Stavans; bio-bibliographical notes for authors. Many pieces translated expressly for this volume. Consistently high level of translation"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 505-511) and index.