Author Description
Latino Literature Is A Vibrant Field Of Study. It Is Both An Emerging Literature-as Evidenced By The Production Rate Of Independent Presses And More Recent Inroads Made Into Mainstream Publishing Houses-and A Rich Historical One That Continues To Be Documented And Recovered In Archival And Personal Collections. The Oxford Encyclopedia Of Latina And Latino Literature Will Address Numerous Dimensions Of The Literature And Critical Approaches Utilized To Interpret It. It Will Offer A Nuanced Introduction To Scholars Of The Historical Circumstances And Critical Approaches To A Variety Of Genres And Themes In Latino Literature. All Of The Articles Appear Online As Part Of The Oxford Research Encyclopedia Of Literature-- Provided By Publisher.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This encyclopedia investigates the multifaceted historical, cultural, and critical dimensions of Latina and Latino literature within the United States. Louis G. Mendoza, a scholar in the field, curates this comprehensive resource to bridge the gap between emerging contemporary works and the recovery of historical texts. The work provides a structured framework for interpreting diverse genres and themes, serving as a foundational reference for academic inquiry into the field.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of Latino literary production from early archives to contemporary independent presses
- Critical methodologies for interpreting diverse literary genres
- Thematic explorations of identity, migration, and cultural hybridity
- Scholarly articles integrated into the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Literature
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive anthology of primary creative texts
- Focuses primarily on academic and critical perspectives rather than popular literary reviews
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and students frequently cite this encyclopedia as a primary resource for navigating the complex history and critical discourse of Latino literature. Experts highlight the text for its academic rigor and its utility in documenting both recovered historical works and modern publishing trends.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2020-02-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10:
0190667745
ISBN-13:
9780190667740
Latino Studies
Literary Criticism
Academic
Literature History
Reference