The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Latino Literature [Three Volumes]

Subjects:

• Literature » American Literature
• Multicultural Studies » Latino/Hispanic Studies
• Multicultural Studies » Caribbean Studies

Reviews:

• "… this survey comprehensively covers the iconic figures, events and writes of Hispanic literature in the United States. This outstanding guide is recommended for all libraries serving a Latino population or supporting the study of Hispanic literature."
  —Lawrence Looks at Books 12/1/2008
• "This is a remarkably compelling, thought-provoking, and readable reference set that belongs in all academic libraries as well as all good-sized public libraries."
  —Library Journal 1/1/2009
• "This set covers authors (Lucia Parsons, Rudolfo Anaya, José Martí), genres (prison literature), themes (barrio, Hispanic identity), styles (Nuyorican, Cuban, African), events (Operation Wetback, Mexican Revolution), publishers (Arte Público, Gráfico), and issues (repatriation, bilingualism) beginning in colonial times. Among 700 entries compiled by 60 scholars, 'orality' describes the preservation of dialect in text. 'La Llorona' provides a feminist overview, ties to authors and Frida Kahlo's paintings, and three citations for further reading. 'Américo Paredes' comprises North American ethnography and Chicano activism. Illustrations--a wanted poster for Joaquin Murrieta and photos of Californio singers and Texas Rangers displaying bandit corpses--enhance the entry 'corrido.' Folklore incorporates bilingual songs, games, riddles, proverbs, and Arawak mythology...Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers."
  —CHOICE 1/1/2009
• "Greenwood has the edge in visual appeal, given its inclusion of many black-and-white author photographs... Academically, Greenwood provides more heft, not only in its sheer number of pages, but also through its lengthy essays that analyze related themes, movements, and historical events.' - Reviewed with Encyclopedia of HIspanic-American Literature (Facts on File)."
  —School Library Journal 2/1/2009
• "The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Latino Literature will be most useful in public libraries and as a springboard for further study in undergraduate libraries."
  —ARBA 3/1/2009
• "In this encyclopedia, a project of the Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage program, well respected
  Hispanic scholar, publisher, and editor Kanellos brings together hundreds of entries on Latino authors as well as concepts, themes, movements, genres, events, and organizations that have shaped this literature from colonial times to the present. Aiming to cover the broad spectrum that is Latino literature, more than 700 entries range from a single paragraph to several pages, and each is written in a style that is not only accessible to those with a passing interest but also provides enough information for a comprehensive understanding of the topic and its importance. ... The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Latino Literature provides important information for scholars and general readers alike and is an excellent addition to public and academic libraries."
  —Booklist 3/15/2009
• "The writing style of entries is accessible and even provides English translations of literary titles and terms that are written in Spanish. Special features of the encyclopedia include a comprehensive list of entries at the beginning of each volume, numerous cross references throughout, and a comprehensive index in Volume Three. Black and white captioned photographs are included with many entries. This will be a welcome addition for secondary school, public, and academic libraries."
  —Library Media Connection 5/1/2009
• "I found the work entertaining, as well as highly informative and would recommend it for high school and college collections, along with public libraries seeking to expand their holdings in a field that will grow exponentially with the fast-growing Latino population."
  —Catholic Library World June 2009
• ". . . offers more in-depth coverage of historical and cultural events and topics that have influenced Latino authors. . . . the coverage of additional authors as well as the many scholarly topical essays provided in The Greenwood Encyclopedia makes this set a worthwhile additional purchase for those libraries that already own Latino and Latina Writers. . . . all academic and larger public libraries should purchase both Latino and Latina Writers and The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Latino Literature."
  —Reference & User Services Quarterly Summer 2009

Table of Contents:

• Preface
  Introduction
  Guide to Related Topics
  Alphabetical Entries
  Bibliography
  Advisory Board: Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage
  Contributors
  Index

PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood Literature Spring 2008.pdf	Greenwood School and Public Library Reference 2009.pdf
Academic Library Fall 2008.pdf	Academic Library Spring 2009.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf