How Long to Read Colonial Latin American Literature: A Very Short Introduction

How Long Does it Take to Read Colonial Latin American Literature: A Very Short Introduction?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 53 minutes to read Colonial Latin American Literature: A Very Short Introduction by Rolena Adorno

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Description

A vivid account of the literary culture of the Spanish-speaking Americas from the time of Columbus to Latin American Independence, this Very Short Introduction explores the origins of Latin American literature in Spanish and tells the story of how Spanish literary language developed and flourished in the New World. A leading scholar of colonial Latin American literature, Rolena Adorno examines the writings that debated the justice of the Spanish conquests, described the novelties of New World nature, expressed the creativity of Hispanic baroque culture in epic, lyric, and satirical poetry, and anticipated Latin American Independence. The works of Spanish, creole, and Amerindian authors highlighted here, including Bartolom? de las Casas, Felipe Guaman Poma, Sor Juana In?s de la Cruz, and Andr?s Bello, have been chosen for the merits of their writings, their participation in the larger literary and cultural debates of their times, and their resonance among readers today. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

How long is Colonial Latin American Literature: A Very Short Introduction?

Colonial Latin American Literature: A Very Short Introduction by Rolena Adorno is 168 pages long, and a total of 43,344 words.

This makes it 57% the length of the average book. It also has 53% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Colonial Latin American Literature: A Very Short Introduction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 56 minutes to read Colonial Latin American Literature: A Very Short Introduction aloud.

What Reading Level is Colonial Latin American Literature: A Very Short Introduction?

Colonial Latin American Literature: A Very Short Introduction is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

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