The Cambridge companion to modern Latin American culture / edited by John King.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

King, John, 1950-

Series:

Cambridge companions to culture

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arts, Latin American.

Latin America--Civilization.

Latin America.

Civilization.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 356 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.

Summary:

The Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking states created in the early 1820s following the wars of independence differed enormously in geographical and demographical scale, ethnic composition and economic resources, yet shared distinct historical and cultural traits; together they comprise Latin America. Specially commissioned essays analyse history, politics, art and literature from the nineteenth century to the present day and consider the heritage of pre-Columbian and colonial Latin America. A chronology and guides to further reading are included, making this volume an invaluable introduction to the rich and varied culture of modern Latin America.

Contents:

Map 1 Latin America, 1830 xxv

Map 2 Latin America, 2000 xxvi

1 Pre-Columbian and colonial Latin America / Anthony McFarlane 9

2 Latin America since independence / James Dunkerley 28

3 Spanish American narrative, 1810-1920 / Gwen Kirkpatrick 60

4 Spanish American narrative, 1920-1970 / Jason Wilson 84

5 Spanish American narrative since 1970 / Gerald Martin 105

6 Brazilian narrative / Randal Johnson 119

7 Latin American poetry / William Rowe 136

8 Popular culture in Latin America / Vivian Schelling 171

9 Art and architecture in Latin America / Valerie Fraser 202

10 Tradition and transformation in Latin American music / Catherine Den Tandt, Richard Young 236

11 The theatre space in Latin America / Catherine Boyle 258

12 Cinema in Latin America / John King 282

13 Hispanic USA: literature, music and language / Ilan Stavans 314.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0521631513

0521636515

OCLC:

52335045

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