Reviews in July 2010

African transgression

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It is a good moment for the revival of a classic fictional examination of Afro-Latin American identity

 

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The hidden legion

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A personal selection of Hispanic poetry by John Howard Reid reveals him to be one of that select, concealed, army of translators who labour for nothing more than glory Continue reading

Tale of settled scores

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Adriana Lisboa’s meditation on unspoken moral codes and the role of women in Brazil is an elegant way of dealing with a hard subject Continue reading

Death is only the beginning

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A translated collection of stories by Mario Benedetti reveals how Latin American writers remain endnotes in the annals of universal literature despite generous contributions to it Continue reading

Sin nombre

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The Ópatas: In Search of a Sonoran People

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Linha de Passe

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Maguey Journey: Discovering Textiles in Guatemala

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