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Sep 29, 2016 · To reflect this often fragmented, always rich cultural landscape, here are ten books that offer different ways of imagining Mexico. Written by those looking out as well as those looking in, the selection includes works by John Steinbeck, Octavio Paz, Juan Rulfo, and Malcolm Lowry.
The best Mexican novels and fiction reflects the country’s complex history and vibrant culture. Mexican novelists have long been praised for their exploration of social and political issues, their use of magical realism, and their deep connection to their cultural heritage.
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Feb 27, 2019 · Chloe Aridjis’ dreamy, charming coming-of-age novel roams the streets of Mexico City before heading to the Oaxaca coast. Before the teenaged Luisa goes in pursuit of runaway Ukrainian circus dwarves, she’s searching the streets of Roma for a boy named Tomás Román, who works in a (real) bookstore called “Through the Looking Glass.”.
Jul 11, 2023 · Any of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s books could fit this list, from her fantasy novel Gods of Jade and Shadow to her super-famous Mexican Gothic. But she also has a new book coming out, and that’s the one I picked!
- The Highlander (The Rise of the Aztecs, #1) by Zoe Saadia (Goodreads Author)
- Obsidian Puma (The Aztec Chronicles #1) by Zoe Saadia (Goodreads Author)
- Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel.
- Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry.
Nov 22, 2012 · post a comment ». 51 books based on 20 votes: The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver, The Duel for Consuelo by Claudia H. Long, Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel, The P...
Aug 22, 2022 · 1 Recollections of Things to Come by Elena Garro, translated by Ruth L.C. Simms, illustrated by Alberto Beltrán. 2 Cartucho by Nellie Campobello, translated by Doris Meyer. 3 Balún Canán by Castellanos Rosario. 4 Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo, translated by Margaret Sayers Peden. 5 Aura by Carlos Fuentes, translated by Lysander Kemp.
