SPAN 4670: Civilization & Literature of Latin America II

" Its three volumes cover the whole sweep of Latin American literature (including Brazilian) from pre-Columbian times to the present, and contain chapters on Latin American writing in the USA. "

"Smith's abbreviated version of his Encyclopedia of Latin American Literature (CH, Oct'97) retains the principal strength of the original--its coverage of unique topics often overlooked by others." - CHOICE Magazine

"A comprehensive, encyclopedic guide to the authors, works, and topics crucial to the literature of Central and South America and the Caribbean, the Encyclopedia of Latin American Literature..."

"The Historical Dictionary of Latin American Literature and Theater provides users with an accessible single-volume reference tool covering Portuguese-speaking Brazil and the 16 Spanish-speaking countries of continental Latin America..."

"This encyclopedia presents the lives and critical works of over 170 women writers in Latin America between the 16th and 20th centuries."

"These 13 essays on women writers of Latin America constitute an up-to-date rereading and rewriting of women's part in the history of Latin American culture." - CHOICE Magazine

"This collection of bio-critical essays on Latin American writers from the 16th century to the present, is enhanced by Supplement I, covering writers who have come to the fore since the publication of the base set in 1989."

"By examining such popular works and introducing a host of lesser-known Latin American writers and their fiction, this volume helps readers navigate the rich and varied culture at the heart of Latin American literature."

Latin American Literary Review is a scholarly journal devoted to the literature of Latin America and Brazil. It is published semiannually in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Since its appearance in the Fall of 1972, the magazine has been very well received, and has aroused national and international interest. It is directed by Dr. Yvette Miller, professor of Spanish. Recognized by Library Journal as "a most important development for Latin American literature," Latin American Literary Review's purpose has been to provide the academic community with a firsthand interpretation of Latin American literature and culture through feature essays and reviews of recent literary works.