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 migr 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.
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