A Hammock Beneath the Mangoes: Stories from Latin America

by Thomas Colchie

Book Overview

This collection of twenty-six stories is "a fine introduction to Latin American literature" (The Washington Post Book World).

This splendid collection of stories by twenty-six Latin American authors features the new voices and celebrated masters of one of the world's foremost literatures. Explore the gothic sexual ambiguities of Carlos Fuentes' "The Doll Queen," the psychological compression of Clarice Lispector's "Love," or the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0452268664
• ISBN13: 9780452268661
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: Plume Books
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

eyes of a blue dog

i read this book for a class while i was in college. i was already a huge fan of magical realism and all of the surreal bits that go along with reading latin american literature, so reading this compilation was such a pleasure. you can skip around and included before each story is a brief outline and history of the author. i never get tired of rediscovering it on my bookshelf.

a feast for the mind and imagination

I read this book for a counseling class. It is one of the best books I've ever read for a class. While learning a wealth of information about the widely diverse cultures represented in this book, one's imagination is ignited and inspired. This is a book full of pathos, magic, and adventures of the mind. An excellent point of departure for those interested in Latin American cultures and people.

Read it now!

This is a fantastic introduction to the rich rich world of Latin American Literature. If you are already familiar with this unique body of literature, this anthology can only expand your horizons further. Because of this book I was lead to to explore further the great works of Machado de Assis, Allende, and Amado, among others. Open this book and open yourself up to a rich new world of imagination!

Brilliantly wild short stories form ultra-creative artists!

Passion, creativity, a hot history, and the zest for life found in S. America shines through - in these stories--- some of which are mind blowing - and bizzare. Stories range from about 4 to 40 pages - nice depening on the amount of time you have at any given "reading moment" - a definite read for anyone who likes short stories!