Title: Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxóchitl y la reconstrucción de la grandeza texcocana
Description: Studies works of little-known mestizo writer (1578-1650) who was first to offer literary characterization of Nezahualcoyotl and was considered by Siguenza y Gongora to be "Cicero of Mexican language." Reconstructs creation of uniquely hybrid voice of colonial Mexico, combining not only ethnic but aesthetic and ethical qualities. Edition limited to 250 copies.
Subjects: Aztecs, History, Chichimecs, Indians of Mexico, Historia chichimeca (Alva Ixtlilxóchitl, Fernando de)
People: Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxóchitl (1578-1650)