1. Latin American Writers
Before 1960 it was very uncommon to hear of the "contemporary Spanish American novel": there were Uruguayan, Ecuadorian, Mexican or Venezuelan novels. ... Those in exile near one hundred and twenty thousand."2 These problems are common throughout Latin America, a factor in creating a sense of unity because of these common concerns. ... During the "Boom," widespread interest in Latin American novels grew. ... The novels written before and during the "Boom" are linked together by defining characteristics. ... Unlike the current European trend, Latin American books were not written primarily...
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