| Description |
1 online resource (246 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
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Spanish language |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Very short introductions
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Very short introductions ; 294.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-206) and index. |
| Contents |
First encounters, first doubts -- Oviedo and Las Casas -- The polemics of possession -- The conquest of Mexico -- A North American sojourn -- Epic accomplishments -- Urban baroque -- Baroque plenitude -- On to independence. |
| Summary |
Explores the origins of Latin American literature in Spanish and tells the story of how Spanish literary language developed and flourished in the New World. Examines the writings that debated the justice of the Spanish conquests, described the novelties of New World nature, expressed the creativity of Hispanic baroque culture in epic, lyric, and satirical poetry, and anticipated Latin American Independence. The works of Spanish, creole, and Amerindian authors highlighted here, including Bartolomes de las Casas, Felipe Guaman Poma, Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, and Andes Bello. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Access |
Concurrent user level: Unlimited (as part of subscription; purchased as 3-user) |
| Provenance |
Purchased with the Lozano Memorial Fund. |
| Subject |
Spanish American literature -- To 1800 -- History and criticism.
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Spanish American literature. |
| Chronological Term |
To 1800 |
| Subject |
Latin America -- In literature.
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Imperialism in literature.
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Latin America. |
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Imperialism in literature. |
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Latin America -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish.
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Discoveries in geography. |
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Indians -- First contact with other peoples.
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Indians -- First contact with other peoples. |
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Spanish language -- Latin America -- History.
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Spanish language. |
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History. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Adorno, Rolena. Colonial Latin American literature. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2011 9780199755028 (DLC) 2011007317 (OCoLC)705568090 |
| ISBN |
9780199909407 (electronic book) |
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0199909407 (electronic book) |
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9780199755028 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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0199755027 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
| Standard No. |
9786613297082 |
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