Mexico has long been the top travel destination for Americans. But until now, there has not been such a panoramic vision of offered by some of Mexico's finest contemporary writers of fiction and literary prose. Here are writings — many translated for the first time — that bring you to the people of the beaches, the deserts, jungles, snow-capped mountains, and megacities. The voices are rich and diverse, the stories enthralling and strange. These writings shatter stereotypes as they provide a rollicking journey from the Pacific to the Gulf, from Yucatan to the U.S.-Mexico border, from humble ranchos to a fabulous mountaintop castle. Contributors include Daniel Reveles, Carlos Fuentes, Inés Arredondo, Jesús Gardea, Elizondo Elizondo, Agustín Cadena, C. M. Mayo, Carlos Monsiváis, Juan Villoro, Guadalupe Loaeza, Fernando del Paso, Mónica Lavín, Pedro Ángel Palou, Ángeles Mastretta, Raúl Mejía, Martha Cerda, Araceli Ardón, Bruno Estañol, Ilan Stavans, Raymundo Hernández-Gil, Julieta Campos, Alberto Ruy Sánchez, Rosario Castellanos, and Laura Esquivel.
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"...delightful anthology...allows readers who do not have roots in Mexico or who have never traveled there a glimpse into the rich diversity of people and landscape. For travelers, these selections enhance exploration and offer vistas beyond the scope of the usual tourist guide. For other readers, they provide a clearer understanding of the cultural and social forces that shape today's Mexico. Highly recommended..." -- Library Journal, March 15th 2006.
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I've been living in and writing about Mexico for many years. Twenty three, last I counted. I'm the author of THE LAST PRINCE OF THE MEXICAN EMPIRE, an historical novel based on the true story, which was named one of the best books of 2009 by Library Journal; also, MIRACULOUS AIR: Journey of a Thousand Miles through Baja California, the Other Mexico; a collection of Mexican literary works in translation with the somewhat misleading title (I mean, it's not a guidebook!), MEXICO: A TRAVELER'S LITERARY COMPANION; and SKY OVER EL NIDO, which won the Flannery O'Connor Award for short fiction. My latest translation is SPIRITIST MANUAL, the secret book originally published in 1911 as MANUAL ESPIRITA, by Francisco I. Madero. www.cmmayo.com
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A wonderful travel companion to Mexico or the arm chair traveler,
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Seems that CM Mayo has a deft touch for selecting just the right literary gems that give the rich color & warmth of Mexico. What is most impressive is that she was able to find the translators who understand the nuances of Spanish and never lost the quality of the original writing. Amazingly enjoyable to read - a wonderful companion for the arm chair or true traveler. A perfect gift for anyone.
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a great tour of Mexican literature,
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The range of work is interesting here, from some of Mexico's most famous writers to complete newcomers, from complete stories to excerpts from longer works--a perfect sampler. The arrangement of the book by the geographical setting of each story gives a delightful sense of traveling the country. Biographical information about each author adds depth to the selections.
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Been there? Want to go there? Won't go but want to know? Buy this book. Funny, warm, based in reality rather than fiction. Places and people come alive. Not really anthropology nor tourist guide--but much more. Hard to put down. I read two chapters of a friend's copy, and put it down long enough to order my own copy. Worth re-reading! Worth sharing.
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