Adorno, Rolena.

Colonial Latin American literature : a very short introduction / Rolena Adorno. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 148 p. : ill., maps ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; 294 . - Very short introductions ; 294. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-138) and index.

First encounters, first doubts -- Oviedo and Las Casas -- The polemics of possession -- The conquest of Mexico -- A North American sojourn -- Epic accomplishments -- Urban Baroque -- Baroque plenitude -- On to independence.

9780199755028 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0199755027 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2011007317


Spanish American literature--History and criticism.--To 1800
Imperialism in literature.
Indians--First contact with Europeans.
Spanish language--History.--Latin America


Latin America--In literature.
Latin America--Discovery and exploration--Spanish.

R AC 5 / V573

860.9/98