The Cambridge History of Latin American Literature, Volume 1: Discovery to Modernism

The Cambridge History of Latin American Literature #1

by Roberto González Echevarría (Editor), Enrique Pupo-Walker (Editor)

Volume 1 begins with pre-Columbian traditions and the first contact with European culture, and continues through to the end of the nineteenth century. New World historiography, epic poetry, theater, the novel, and the essay form are among the areas covered in this comprehensive and authoritative treatment.

Genres: History

690 pages, Hardcover

First published September 13, 1996

About the author

Roberto González Echevarría is Sterling Professor of Hispanic and Comparative Literature at Yale.