An anthology of Belizean literature : English, Creole, Spanish, Garifuna / edited by Víctor Manuel Durán.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Durán, Víctor M. (Víctor Manuel)

Language:

Central American Indian (Other)

Creoles and Pidgins, English-based (Other)

English

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Belizean literature (English).

Belizean literature (English Creole).

Belizean literature.

Physical Description:

129 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : University Press of America, [2007]

Language Note:

Text in English, Creole, Spanish, and Garifuna.

Summary:

This unique anthology utilizes the predominant themes of western literature to chronicle the prose and poetry of Belize. For this text, the editor has selected the original works of Belizean writers written in the four principle languages of the country: English, Creole, Spanish, and Garifuna. Via the many genres of Belizean literature, the work is able to recount in depth the history, struggles, colonial exploitation, and myths of the Belizeans as they strive for freedom and as they search for their identity.

This anthology is a unique and important addition to the canon of Latin American Literature. It provides a greater understanding of the culture, history, and people of this small but linguistically diverse country in the heart of Central America. This anthology is essential to any course in Latin American literature.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Nature and its Beauty 1

Chapter 2 Patriotism 15

Chapter 3 Colonial History 39

Chapter 4 Myths and Legends 74

Chapter 5 Romantic Love 100

Chapter 6 Era of Independence and Protest 113.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780761837251

0761837256

OCLC:

133519681