Prospero's Mirror : A Translators' Portfolio of Latin American Short Fiction by Ilan Stavans (1997, Trade Paperback)

Curbstone Press

1880684497

9781880684498

1035823

Prospero's Mirror : a Translators' Portfolio of Latin American Short Fiction

324 Pages

English

1997

Caribbean & Latin American, Hispanic & Latino, Short Stories (Single Author), Anthologies (Multiple Authors)

Fiction, Literary Collections

Ilan Stavans

Trade Paperback

1 in

17.6 Oz

9 in

6 in

Trade

97-016443

" Prospero's Mirror [serves] as an excellent introduction to Latin American literature for readers new to this area, [and will] provide afficionados of Latin American literature with some exciting new authors and an inside view of the work of translators." -- Multicultural Perspectives, "This satisfying work gives power to those who craft the bridges. An excellent choice for all collections supporting course work in Latin American literature or studies." -- CHOICE, "This is a terrific idea, executed with flair and passion by a host of skilled translators." -- Virginia Quarterly Review

21

863/.01089868

Sixteen master translators have chosen their favorite stories from Latin America. Writers and translators include Edith Grossman, Helen R. Lane, Augusto Monterroso, Gregory Rabassa, Alfonso Reyes, Hardie St. Martin, and Luisa Valenzuela. An introductory essay on translation by Ilan Stavans and an epilogue by Margaret Sayers Peden provide entertaining food for thought.

PQ7087.E5P76 1997