The Underdogs: Pictures and Scenes from the Present Revolution: a Translation of Mariano Azuela's Los De Abajo, With Related Texts
In addition to a fresh translation of Azuela's classic novel, this volume offers a substantial Introduction setting the work in its historical, literary, and political contexts. Related texts include contemporary reviews of Azuela's work, excerpts from John Reed's "Insurgent Mexico", and...
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In addition to a fresh translation of Azuela's classic novel, this volume offers a substantial Introduction setting the work in its historical, literary, and political contexts. Related texts include contemporary reviews of Azuela's work, excerpts from John Reed's "Insurgent Mexico", and selections from Azuela's correspondence.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780872208346 (0872208346)
ASIN: 872208346
Publish date: September 30th 2006
Publisher: Hackett Pub Co
Pages no: 173
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Novels,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
European Literature,
Cultural,
Historical Fiction,
20th Century,
War,
Spanish Literature,
Latin American,
Latin American Literature
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