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The Routledge Concise History of Latino/a Literature

Frederick Luis Aldama author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:6th Dec '12

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The Routledge Concise History of Latino/a Literature presents the first comprehensive overview of these popular, experimental and diverse literary cultures.

Frederick Luis Aldama traces a historical path through Latino/a literature, examining both the historical and political contexts of the works, as well as their authors and the readership. He also provides an enlightening analysis of:

  • the differing sub-groups of Latino/a literature, including Mexican American, Cuban American, Puerto Rican American, Dominican American, and Central and South American émigré authors
  • established and emerging literary trends such as the postmodern, historical, chica-lit storytelling formats and the graphic novel
  • key literary themes, including gender and sexuality, feminist and queer voices, and migration and borderlands.

The author’s methodology and interpretation of a wealth of information will put this rich and diverse area of literary culture into a new light for scholars. The book’s student-friendly features such as a glossary, guide to further reading, explanatory text boxes and chapter summaries, make this the ideal text for anyone approaching the area for the first time.

"Frederick Luis Aldama has taken on a herculean task in writing The Routledge Concise History of Latino/a Literature... [H]e has written an invaluable resource that will be used by teachers, students and any lover of literature for many years to come." - Daniel A. Olivas, The El Paso Times


'... an invaluable resource that will be used by teachers, students and any lover of literature for many years to come.' - El Paso Times

ISBN: 9780415667876

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 570g

224 pages