Literatures of the Americas

Melero, Pilar

Mexican figures like La Virgen de Guadalupe, la Malinche, la Llorona, and la Chingada reflect different myths of motherhood in Mexican culture. For the first time, Melero examines these instances of portrayed motherhood as a discursive space in the political, cultural, and literary context of early twentieth century Mexico.

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Published by: Palgrave Pivot

Publication Date: 2015-07-30

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137514615

DOI: 10.1057/9781137502957

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 132