Earl Lovelace (1935-), Trinidadian poet and playwright, Pegasus Literary Award (1966), Chaconia Gold Medal (1989), Carifesta Award (1995), Commonwealth Prize (1997).Abstract: Earl Lovelace (1935-), novelista y dramaturgo de Trinidad y Tobago, ganador de los Premios Literario Pegasus (1966),...

Earl Lovelace (1935-), novelista y dramaturgo de Trinidad y Tobago, ganador de los Premios Literario Pegasus (1966), Medalla de Oro de Chaconia (1989), Carifesta (1995), y de la Mancomunidad Británica para Escritores (1997).

This book complements Art of Latin America, 1900-1980 by Marta Traba. In this volume, Colombian historian Germán Rubiano Caballero provides an overview of the arts of Latin America during the last two decades of the twentieth century. He discusses the main exhibitions, trends, influences,...

Marta Traba, one of Latin America's most controversial art critics, examines the works of over 1,000 artists from the first 80 years of the 20th century. This book is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in studying the evolution of Latin American art.Abstract: Marta Traba, una de...

Language serves two key functions. It enables communication between agents, which allows for the establishment and operation of formal and informal institutions. It also serves a less obvious function, a reassuring quality more closely related to issues linked with trust, social capital, and...

José Donoso (1924-1996), Chilean author of remarkable stories and novels including Coronation, contributor to the Latin American literary boom, and Magic Realism.Abstract: José Donoso (1924-1996), novelista chileno, autor de la obra Coronación, y colaborador para el impulso de la literatura...

Germán Arciniegas (1900-1999), distinguished Colombian essayist and historian, author of over fifty books, and many columns in the Colombian newspaper El Tiempo.Abstract: Germán Arciniegas (1900-1999), distinguido periodista e historiador colombiano, autor de más de cincuenta libros y varias...

Rigoberta Menchú (1959-), Guatemalan indigenous leader, Nobel Peace Prize (1992), Prince of Asturias Award (1998), and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.Abstract: Rigoberta Menchú (1959-), líder indígena guatemalteca, ganadora de los Premios Nobel de la Paz (1992) y Príncipe de Asturias (1998); y...

Cynthia McLeod (1936-), novelista surinamesa condecorada como autora best-seller de El caro precio del azúcar y Farewell Merodia, especialista en Suriname del siglo XVIII.Abstract: Cynthia McLeod (1936-), decorated Surinamese author of the best-selling The High Price of Sugar and Farewell...

Raúl Pérez Torres (1941-), poeta ecuatoriano, Director de la Editora Abrapalabra, ganador de los Premios del Cuento (1976), Casa de las Américas (1980) y Juan Rulfo (1990).Abstract: Raúl Pérez Torres (1941-), Ecuadorian poet, Director of Abrapalabra Editors, National Short Story Award...