Author

Publication

2001 - University of Arizona Press, Tucson, Ariz, Arizona

Language

English

Word Count

69,000 words, Guess

Page Count

276 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • LCCPQ7298.23.O686 Z64 2001
  • LCCPQ7298.23.O686Z64

Description

"This comprehensive study of Monsivais's cronicas is the first book both to offer an analysis of these works and to place Monsivais's work within a theoretical framework that recognizes the importance of his vision of Mexican culture. Linda Egan examines his ideology in relation to theoretical postures in Latin America, the United States, and Europe to cast Monsivais as both a heterodox pioneer and a mainstream spokesman. She then explores the poetics of the contemporary chronicle in Mexico, reviewing the genre's history and its relation to other narrative forms. Finally, she focuses on the canonical status of Monsivais's work, devoting a chapter to each of his five principal collections."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

Topics

KnowledgeCivilizationMexican essaysMexico, civilizationHistory and criticismEssays (single author)Mexico -- Civilization -- 20th century

Places

People

Carlos Monsiváis (1938-)

Times

Other Editions

  • Carlos Monsiváis: culture and chronicle in contemporary MexicoUniversity of Arizona Press2001-01-01

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