Mexico

by C.M. Mayo

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1883513154
• ISBN13: 9781883513153
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Whereabouts Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Buy this one

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.

a great tour of Mexican literature

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

A wonderful travel companion to Mexico or the arm chair traveler

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.