Mexico: A Traveler's Literary Companion (Paperback)

by C. M. Mayo (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...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.

Product Description
Mexico has long been the top travel destination for Americans. But until now, there has not been such a panoramic vision of Mexico 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 border slums, from humble ranchos to a fabulous mountaintop castle.

Contributors include rising stars as well as many of Mexico's best-known literary writers, including: Fernando del Paso, Carlos Fuentes, Angeles Mastretta, Alberto Ruy-Sanchez, Ilan Stavans, and Juan Villoro.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Whereabouts Press (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883513154
• ISBN-13: 978-1883513153
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #241,464 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful travel companion to Mexico or the arm chair traveler, March 23, 2006

By	Roger Mansell (Palo Alto, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great tour of Mexican literature, November 21, 2007

By	N. Lucero "El Chilango" (Mexico City) - See all my reviews

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.
Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide for the Curious Traveler

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this one, September 12, 2008

By	Laura M. Steinert "books & dogs" (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.