Carrera, Andrade Jorge.
Reflection of Spanish American Poetry
. Translated by Bliss, Don C. State University of New York Press, Albany, N.Y., 1973.
This book focuses on issues dealing with the Spanish-American originality, and the social trend of their poetry.
De On’s, Federico.
Luis Palés Matos Poetry (19151956), University Editorial.
University of Puerto Rico Publisher, Rio Piedra, P.R., 1971, Revised Edition.
This book focuses on the lifetime and work of Luis Palés Matos. An excellent book for the student who wants to improve his/her writing creativity, and knowledge of contemporary poetry.
Fuentes, Carlos.
Aura
. Farrar Strauss and Giroux, prepared by L. Kemp. Printed and made in Mexico, 1982 Edition.
This is a short novel that focuses on the history of Mexico. It is an excellent fictional story that will capture the student’s imagination because of its myth.
Garcia, Marquéz Gabriel.
The Autumn of the Patriarch
. Harper & Row Publisher, Inc., New York, N.Y., 1976.
Readable, this book is a fictional novel. It is a portrait of a hideous Caribbean tyrant—a dictator who always manages to get his way with little regard for human concerns. An excellent mystical novel for the student who desires to improve his/her’s critical thinking ability.
Garcia, Marquéz Gabriel.
Ojos De Perro Azul
. 2nd Edition Coleccion Metropolitana. Printed in Mexico, 1973.
Readable, this book is a collection of 9 short stories that are easy to read. Highly recommended.
Garcia, Marquéz Gabriel.
Chronicle of a Death Foretold.
Translated from Spanish by Gregory Rabassa. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1983.
A simple, easy to read novel. Highly recommended.
Marqués, René.
The Oxcart (La Carreta)
. Translated from Spanish by Pilditch, Charles. Charles Scribners Sons, Inc., Publishers, New York, 1951.
This book was the first contemporary Puerto Rican play to be performed in Europe, in 1957. It focuses on the socio-economic and political development of the country man (E1 jibaro). An excellent and readable book. Highly recommended for use by students studying this unit.
Menton, Seymour.
Prose Fiction of the Cuban Revolution
.
Readable. An interesting overview about the Cuban Revolution.
Pendle, George.
A History of Latin America
. Penguin Books. Revised and reprinted in 1983.
This is a very interesting and easy to read overview about Latin American history. The author focuses not only on geographical settings and sociological changes, but on the continuous development of the Latin regions from the time of their discoveries to conquest. Highly recommended for the student who wants to improve his/her knowledge about Latin American history.
Soto, Pedro Juan.
Ardiente SueloFria Estacion (novel)
. Fiction—Veracruzana University, Xalapa, Mexico, 1961.
This novel is about a Puerto Rican generation without identity—teenagers raised in New York, in a neglected environment who, because of their Puerto Rican ancestry are called “Spiks.” They return to their beautiful island of Puerto Rico only to face the same—a hideous atmosphere of rejection because of their foreign upbringing. In this case, the Puerto Ricans treat them as Americans (Americanos). This book is highly recommended for students who want to learn more about the Puerto Ricans, and their way of life.
Subercaseaux, Bernardo.
Narrativa De La Joven Cuba, Antologia.
Editorial Nascimento, Santiago, De Chile, 1971.
Readable, this book focuses on the Cuban development. A contrast of what Cuba is and what Cuba was. Highly recommended.