When new flowers bloomed
Subtitle: short stories by women writers from Costa Rica and Panama
By: edited & with a prologue by Enrique Jaramillo Levi.
Contributors: Jaramillo Levi, Enrique, 1944-
Series: Discoveries
Publisher: Latin American Literary Review Press
Published: 1991
Place of publication: Pittsburgh, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
Subjects: Short stories, Costa Rican -- Translations into English.; Costa Rican fiction -- Women authors -- Translations into English.; Costa Rican fiction -- 20th century -- Translations into English.; Short stories, Panamanian -- Translations into English.; Panamanian fiction -- Women authors -- Translations into English.; Panamanian fiction -- 20th century -- Translations into English.; Women -- Costa Rica -- Social life and customs -- Fiction.; Women -- Panama -- Social life and customs -- Fiction.
Description: "Women writers from the Central American nations of Costa Rica and Panama have distinguished themselves in the fields of short fiction and poetry during recent years. Their triumph mirrors their countries' struggles to overcome poverty and political violence. The quality and sheer number of their stories testify to their ongoing pursuit of artistic perfection." "The women whose stories have been especially translated into English for this special issue have found the key to effective communication by searching their hearts and minds, and by exploring the intricately textured web of life that surrounds them." "Costa Rica and Panama are linked by culture, geographical location and political history. A recent earthquake that struck sections of both countries at once underlined their similar vulnerability to natural disaster. A deep and continuous theme running through these writings is a note of hope for a calmer future."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-208).