Reading U.S. Latina Writers: Remapping American Literature

This essential teaching guide focuses on US Latina writers. It will assist non-specialist educators in syllabus revision, new course design, and classroom presentation. The introduction outlines the major historical experiences that inform the literature; the important genres, periods, movements and authors in its evolution; the traditions and influences that shape the works; and key critical issues of which teachers should be aware. The collection seeks to provide readers with a variety of Latina texts that will guarantee its long-term usefulness to teachers and students of pan-American literature.

Author: A. Quintana
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Published: 04/07/2003
Pages: 212
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.66h x 5.80w x 0.73d
ISBN13: 9780312294137
ISBN10: 0312294131
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | American | Hispanic & Latino
- Literary Criticism | Women Authors
- Literary Criticism | Reference

About the Author
ALVINA QUINTANA is the Associate Professor of English and Women's Studies at the University of Delaware, has written numerous essays in cultural/multicultural studies and is the author of Home Girls: Chicana Literary Voices.