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Explores the cultural, political, and historical events that have shaped the Latin American and Caribbean novel since the end of World War II. This book covers novels written in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and Haitian Creole, and traces the profound influence of modernization, revolution, and democratization on the writing of this era.

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This volume deserves a place in the libraries of institutions where Latin American literature forms part of the curriculum. -- Peter Wellburn Reference Reviews

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Preface Part One. Introduction, Chronological Survey, and Regional Survey Introduction to the Latin American and Caribbean Novel Chronological Survey Regional Survey Conclusion: The Post-1945 Novel, the Desire to Be Modern, and Redemocratization Part Two. Nations, Topics, Biographies, Novels (A-Z) Annotated Bibliography Index

The Columbia Guide to the Latin American Novel

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      Publisher: Columbia University Press
      Publication Date: 21/09/2007
      ISBN13: 9780231126885, 978-0231126885
      ISBN10: 0231126883
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the cultural, political, and historical events that have shaped the Latin American and Caribbean novel since the end of World War II. This book covers novels written in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Dutch, and Haitian Creole, and traces the profound influence of modernization, revolution, and democratization on the writing of this era.

      Trade Review
      This volume deserves a place in the libraries of institutions where Latin American literature forms part of the curriculum. -- Peter Wellburn Reference Reviews

      Table of Contents
      Preface Part One. Introduction, Chronological Survey, and Regional Survey Introduction to the Latin American and Caribbean Novel Chronological Survey Regional Survey Conclusion: The Post-1945 Novel, the Desire to Be Modern, and Redemocratization Part Two. Nations, Topics, Biographies, Novels (A-Z) Annotated Bibliography Index

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