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Title:
Colonial Latin American literature : a very short introduction / Rolena Adorno.
Author:
Adorno, Rolena.
Publication Information:
New York : Oxford University Press, ©2011.
Call Number:
PQ7081 .A36 2011
Abstract:
Explores the origins of Latin American literature in Spanish and tells the story of how Spanish literary language developed and flourished in the New World. Examines the writings that debated the justice of the Spanish conquests, described the novelties of New World nature, expressed the creativity of Hispanic baroque culture in epic, lyric, and satirical poetry, and anticipated Latin American Independence. The works of Spanish, creole, and Amerindian authors highlighted here, including Bartolomes de las Casas, Felipe Guaman Poma, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, and Andes Bello.
ISBN:
9780199755028
Series:
Very short introductions ; 294

Very short introductions ; 294.
Physical Description:
148 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm.
Contents:
First encounters, first doubts -- Oviedo and Las Casas -- The polemics of possession -- The conquest of Mexico -- A North American sojourn -- Epic accomplishments -- Urban Baroque -- Baroque plenitude -- On to independence.
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