Gender, Nation and the Formation of the Twentieth-century Mexican Literary Canon

Explore the intricate relationship between gender and nation in Sarah E. L. Bowskill's insightful work, Gender, Nation and the Formation of the Twentieth-century Mexican Literary Canon. Published by Maney Publishing in 2011, this hardback edition spans 144 pages and delves into the gendered processes of nation-building as reflected in literature. Bowskill meticulously examines how these dynamics contributed to the establishment of the Mexican literary canon in the twentieth century, using the regular inclusion of texts in encyclopaedias of Mexican literature as a key indicator of their canonical status. This thought-provoking analysis is essential for scholars and enthusiasts of Mexican fiction, nationalism in literature, and the representation of women authors. Discover how literature shaped national identity and gender roles in Mexico with this compelling exploration.