Drewey Wayne Gunn considers prominent American and British writers who either visited or lived in Mexico during the period 1556-1973 and who, as a result of their experiences, wrote works with a Mexican setting.
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Drewey Wayne Gunn considers prominent American and British writers who either visited or lived in Mexico during the period 1556-1973 and who, as a result of their experiences, wrote works with a Mexican setting.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Hardcover Cloth 301 pages. Condition Very Good Dust Jacket Very Good. Presumed First edition 1974. Attractive red boards with black boxing and gilt embossing shows off this Clean, tight, square copy with no marks, highlights or bookplates. Book Well kept and carefully stored in unread condition. Slight shelf wear with unbruised tips. Edges have the usual yellowing, small stains and spotting. Price clipped dust jacket, discolored on spine with the usual shelf wear-a few tears, stains, scratches, wrinkles and chips. Not an ex-library, book club or remainder copy. Drewey Wayne Gunn's groundbreaking work, American and British Writers in Mexico, 1556-1973, delves into the profound impact of Mexican experiences on English writers. From early British explorers who documented their impressions in Hakluyt's Voyages to the American Beats seeking refuge from the constraints of their own culture, Gunn traces a literary journey that transcends borders. Among the 140 writers explored are Stephen Crane, Langston Hughes, D. H. Lawrence, and Jack Kerouac. Gunn reveals how these authors, while capturing elements of Mexicoits colors, landscapes, and political atmosphereultimately reveal more about themselves. This pioneering study sheds light on the complex cultural relationship between expatriate writers and Mexico, offering essential insights for anyone interested in literary history and cross-cultural influences. Drewey Wayne Gunn, Professor Emeritus of English at Texas A&M UniversityKingsville, demonstrates how Mexican experiences left an indelible mark on English writers. Whether it marked the beginning, end, or turning point of a literary career, a sojourn in Mexico shaped their work. Gunn's exploration of this unique relationship provides a lens through which we can understand the full impact of expatriate experiences on writers. The vivid landscapes, alien atmospheres, and vibrant colors of Mexico come alive in the pages of this book, revealing the intricate interplay between personal identity and cultural context. In American and British Writers in Mexico, 1556-1973, Gunn's meticulous research and eloquent prose illuminate the symbiotic relationship between literature and place. As Nobel Laureate Octavio Paz referenced this work in his New Yorker article, "ReflectionsMexico and the United States, " it became a cornerstone for subsequent examinations of Mexico's influence on American and British letters. Gunn's insights resonate even today, emphasizing that the impact of expatriate experiences extends beyond geographical boundaries. This book invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and self-discovery woven by these writers.
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Austin. 1974. University Of Texas Press. 1st Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0292703074. 301 pages. hardcover. keywords: Literature America Mexico. FROM THE PUBLISHER-Much has been written about Continental influences on American and British literature, but Mexican influences have gone relatively unobserved. Yet, as this study shows, Mexican experiences have had a singular influence on the development of literature in English. Drewey Wayne Gunn considers prominent American and British writers who either visited or lived in Mexico during the period 1556-1973 and who, as a result of their experiences, wrote works with a Mexican setting. Gunn finds that, while certain elements reflecting the Mexican experience-colors, landscape, manners of the people, political atmosphere, a sense of the alien-are present in the writings, the authors reveal less about Mexico than would be expected. It is, rather, the expression of the Mexican experience that reveals much about the authors. The Mexican journey often marked the beginning, the end, or the turning point in a literary career. Gunn shows the impact of Mexican culture on each writer, discusses the relationship between the writer's experience and his work, and traces the influences among various writers. He makes available a great deal of biographical and literary material that has not before been available in one source, and he provides new insight into our cultural relationship with Mexico. Among the British writers considered are D. H. Lawrence, Aldous Huxley, Malcolm Lowry, Graham Greene, and Evelyn Waugh. Among the American writers considered are Stephen Crane, Katherine Anne Porter, John Dos Passos, Hart Crane, Archibald MacLeish, John Steinbeck, Tennessee Williams, Saul Bellow, William Carlos Williams, Wright Morris, and Robert Lowell. Drewey. inventory #4702.
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