Popular Adult Titles: Criticism/Essays

Alvaro Mutis: Una estética del deterioro ISBN/Cat.# 9800109374
Hernández, Consuelo
Venezuela, 1996
289 pages
$19.95
Alvaro Mutis: An Aesthetic of Deterioration. An exhaustive, profound, and intelligent analysis of the work of one of Colombia's most talented authors.
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**Antilaberinto ISBN/Cat.# 9684762623
Aceves, Manuel
Mexico, 1997
112 pages
$8.95
In Anti-Labyrinth Aceves challenges Octavio Paz's The Labyrinth of Solitude by redefining the myth of Malinche, and presenting an extensively researched, historical account of her existence and character. This daring author rejects the idea of the "orphaned and abandoned" Mexican, and asserts a more nationalistic view of his people. He synthesizes the theories of Jung with his own ideas about Mexican culture and history to present a different outlook for the 21st C.
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**Cómo contar cuentos ISBN/Cat.# 9800107525
Mato, Daniel
Venezuela, 1998
173 pages
$12.95
How to Tell Stories: The Art of Narration and Its Social and Educational Applications divulges the secrets of eloquently narrating stories and discusses their important social, educational, and cultural functions. This book explores the creation, narration, and telling of new stories, and the importance of story telling in culture, society, and education.
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Cómo hablan los que escriben: 25 autores de lengua española ISBN/Cat.# 9684098650
Díaz de Urdanivia, Fernando
Mexico, 1996
278 pages
$15.95
How Writers Speak: Twenty-five Spanish-Language Authors. An illuminating collection of interviews with respected Latin American and Spanish writers regarding their craft. Revealing and educational.
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*Cartas a un novelista ISBN/Cat.# 9509122513
Vargas Llosa, Mario
Argentina, 1997
192 pages
$19.95
Letters to a Novelist. How does one become a writer? In this fabulously original book, Vargas Llosa shares his knowlegde and advice in the form of letters to aspiring novelists.
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**Cartas de Alvaro Mutis a Elena Poniatowska ISBN/Cat.# 9681904516
Poniatowska, Elena
Mexico, 1998
165 pages
$14.95
These Letters From Alvaro Mutis to Elena Poniatowska were written by the Colombian poet from the confines of jail. They offer a rare and intimate look at this remarkable man and his relationship with the celebrated Mexican journalist.
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Conferencias ISBN/Cat.# LSF79
Carpentier, Alejo
Cuba, 1987
282 pages
$12.95
Lectures. A collection of talks given by this acclaimed Cuban author on such topics as film, music, surrealism, literary criticism, sports as culture, journalism, and much more.
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**Contigo en la distancia ISBN/Cat.# 9562601382
Cárdenas, Juan Pablo
Chile, 1998
91 pages
$17.95
With You In the Distance is a book of essays attempting to reunite a Chilean society which has been fragmented and robbed of identity and unity. This acclaimed journalist explores the methods in which the estranged population can be reunited with their own country, whether returning from a literal or metaphorical exile.
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Cuento mexicano, El: Homenaje a Luis Leal ISBN/Cat.# 9683655122
Poot Herrera, Sara (compil.)
Mexico, 1996
652 pages
$32.95
Mexican Fiction: In Homage to Luis Leal. A diverse collection of critical essays and short stories that analyze and celebrate this prolific Mexican author.
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**Dardo en la palabra, El ISBN/Cat.# 8481091839
Carreter, Fernando Lázaro
Spain, 1998
756 pages
$18.95
In the Bull's Eye of the Word is an extraordinary, award-winning collection of essays and articles on the function and use of language. The acclaimed Spanish author proposes a new way to look at the structure of the essay. "This lesson in journalism makes for a whole book on stylistics" -- Francisco Umbral. Fully indexed, hardcover edition.
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**Deshumanizacón del arte y otros ensayos de estética, La ISBN/Cat.# 8423918130
Ortega y Gasset, J.
Spain, 1998
222 pages
$7.95
The classical texts of Spanish aesthetics, On Dehumanization of Art and Other Essays convey the author's discourse upon the origins of art and the nature of artistic image.
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*Dios y los escritores mexicanos ISBN/Cat.# 9683913695
Salinas, Adela
Mexico, 1997
310 pages
$24.95
God, Spirituality and Mexican Literature contains several writings about the relationship between spirituality and literature. Some of the many authors featured include Elena Poniatowska, Ricardo Garibay, Alberto Ruy-Sánchez, and José Agustín. Photographs included.
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**Enfoque documental en la narrativa hispanoamericana, El ISBN/Cat.# 9681650786
Rodríguez-Luis, Julio
Mexico, 1997
139 pages
$11.95
The Documentary Focus in Hispanic-American Narrative is an extensive study of the characteristics and reasons behind the proliferation of documentary literature in Latin American narrative, relating it to journalism and oral traditional history. The study examines works by authors such as Rigoberta Menchú, García Márquez, and Elena Poniatowska. Contains a large bibliography and an extensive index.
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**Estudios sobre el amor, El ISBN/Cat.# 8423913384
Ortega y Gasset, J.
Spain, 1997
231 pages
$7.95
In Studies About Love this outstanding Spanish philosopher addresses topics of human love, originating from the dichotomy of the feminine and masculine and their interaction as reflected in literature, language and philosophy.
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Formas de nuestras voces, Las: Chicana and Mexicana Writers in Mexico ISBN/Cat.# 9683648010
Joysmith, Claire (editor)
Mexico, 1995
350 pages
$22.95
The Shapes of Our Voices. A remarkable collection of essays analyzing the trends, recurring themes, and insights into the work of contemporary women writers of Mexican descent. Includes pieces in both English and Spanish.
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*Genio y figura de Ernesto Sábato ISBN/Cat.# 9502306449
Catania, Carlos
Argentina, 1997
256 pages
$20.95
A portrait of the great existential Argentine writer Ernesto Sábato. Catania presents a very thorough analysis Sábato's life and contribution to the rich literary tradition of his homeland. Photographs and bibliography included.
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*Genio y figura de Jorge Luis Borges ISBN/Cat.# 9502306244
Jurado, Alicia
Argentina, 1997
230 pages
$18.95
Alicia Jurado met Borges in 1954 and describes him as a laberynth with infinite corridors never leading inside. The mystery surrounding the writer inspired her to dig deeper. Here is what she found. Bibliography and photographs included.
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*Genio y figura de Pablo Neruda ISBN/Cat.# 9502306627
Aguirre, Margarita
Argentina, 1997
324 pages
$21.95
Contains Neruda's poetry with insightful interpretation and analysis by Margarita Aguirre, a prize-winning author and secretary to Pablo Neruda. Photographs and bibliography included.
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Itinerarios ISBN/Cat.# ITINERARIO
Guerrero, Gustavo
Venezuela, 1996
147 pages
$14.95
Itineraries. A collection of critical essays examining a diverse array of literary artists and themes by this important Venezuelan poet and critic.
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Marcar diferencias, cruzar fronteras: Ensayos ISBN/Cat.# 9562600904
Franco, Jean
Chile, 1996
134 pages
$14.95
Noting Differences, Crossing Borders: Essays. Hard-hitting writings that examine colonial and contemporary Latin American literature, museum exhibitions, and social movements.
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**Miguel Otero Silva: Escritos periodísticos ISBN/Cat.# 980642314133
Sanoja Hernández, Jesus (sel.)
Venezuela, 1998
226 pages
$14.95
In Journalistic Writings the articles of the acclaimed Venezuelan journalist are compiled according to historical, political, and literary themes. With precision, originality, and depth, Otera Silva creates an extensive body of critical pieces, studies of authors such as Neruda and Carpentier, critiques of Venezuelan and European politics, and reports on Latin American political figures such as Eliécer Gaitán and Perón.
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**Mujeres en la literatura salvadoreña ISBN/Cat.# MUJERESEN
Duarte de Romero, Refugio
El Salvador, 1997
271 pages
$20.95
Women in El Salvadoran Literature contains selected works by El Salvador's most talented women writers from the beginning of the 20th C. to its close. Brief biographies of each author are also included along with thoughtful literary analyses. Illustrated. A rare acknowledgement of women's importance in Central American literature.
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*Olor de la guayaba, El: Conversaciones con Gabriel García Márquez ISBN/Cat.# 958043641X
Apuleyo Mendoza, Plinio
Colombia, 1998
185 pages
$22.95
The dialogues contained in The Smell of the Guayaba with Colombian novelist, journalist, and screenwriter Gabriel García Márquez invoke the images of their childhood and explore concepts of literature, the creative process, and politics. Hardcover edition with documentary photographs.
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**Personalidad y literatura puertorriqueñas ISBN/Cat.# 1563281023
Quintana, Hilda E.
USA, 1997
380 pages
$32.95
Puerto Rican Literature and Personality is an ample collection of poetry, prose, and non-fiction written by the country's most esteemed authors. Subjects include: Puerto Rican literatary identity, awaking national consciousness, and universality. Also includes extensive biographical notes on each contributor.
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Poeta en su tierra, El: Diálogos con Octavio Paz ISBN/Cat.# 9700506789
Peralta, Braulio
Mexico, 1996
178 pages
$14.95
The Poet in His Land: Dialogues with Octavio Paz. A reverent and insightful examination of the life and work of one of Mexico's most respected writers. Accompanied by black-and-white photos.
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Señas particulares: Escritora (Las escritoras mexicanas del siglo XX). ISBN/Cat.# 9681626893
Bradu, Fabienne
Mexico, 1992
138 pages
$12.95
Essays on seven of Mexico's best contemporary women writers with particular emphasis on each writer's individual voice and work.
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**Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz y sus contemporáneos ISBN/Cat.# 9683666841
Glantz, Margo
Mexico, 1998
361 pages
$24.95
Sor Juana Inez de la Cruz and Her Contemporaries is an extensive collection of critical, analytical, and biographical essays on this celebrated Mexican author. The book's contributors examine the scandals that revolved around Sor Juana's audacity and strong character. A broad diversity of interpretations on Sor Juana's life and contribution.
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*Volver a imaginarlas: Retratos de escritoras centroamericanas ISBN/Cat.# 9992615095
Gold, Janet N.
Honduras, 1998
356 pages
$24.95
A collection of biographic essays on the many brilliant women writers to have come out of contemporary Central America. The book successfully recognizes the contributions of writers who have so frequently been overlooked by mainstream literary critiques.
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