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Elena Poniatowska: An Intimate Biography
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Descended From The Last King Of Poland, Born In France, Educated At A British Grade School In Mexico And A Catholic High School In The United States, Hlne Elizabeth Louise Amelie Paula Dolores Poniatowska Amorotherwise Known As Elenais A Passionate, Socially Conscious Writer Who Is Widely Known In Mexico And Who Deserves To Be Better Known Everywhere Else.With His Subjects Complete Cooperation (She Granted Him Access To Fifty Years Of Personal Files), Michael Schuessler Provides The First Critical Biography Of Poniatowskas Life And Work. She Is Perhaps Best Known Outside Of Mexico As The Author Of Massacre In Mexico (La Noche De Tlatelolco) And Heres To You, Jesusa! (Hasta No Verte, Jess Mo). But Her Body Of Published Books Is Vast, Beginning With The 1954 Publication Of Lilus Kikus, A Collection Of Short Stories. And She Is Still Writing Today.Schuessler, Who Befriended Poniatowska More Than Fifteen Years Ago, Is A Knowledgeable Guide To Her Engrossing Life And Equally Engaging Work. As Befits Her, His Portrait Is Itself A Literary Collage, A Living Kaleidoscope That Is Constantly Shifting To Include A Multiplicity Of Voicesthose Of Fellow Writers, Literary Critics, Her Nanny, Her Mother, And The Writer Herselfeasily Accessible To General Readers And Essential To Scholars.Available In English For The First Time, This Insightful Book Includes 40 Photographs And Drawings And An Annotated Bibliography Of Poniatowskas Worksthose That Have Already Been Translated Into English And Those Awaiting Translation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Elena Poniatowska: An Intimate Biography'? A: The biography focuses on the life and work of Elena Poniatowska, a prominent Mexican writer known for her socially conscious literature and significant contributions to Mexican culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The author of 'Elena Poniatowska: An Intimate Biography' is Michael Schuessler, who has been a friend of Poniatowska for over fifteen years and had access to her extensive personal files.
- Q: What are some notable works by Elena Poniatowska? A: Elena Poniatowska is well-known for her books 'Massacre in Mexico' and 'Here's to You, Jesusa!', among many others, with her career spanning decades and a vast body of work.
- Q: Is this book available in English? A: Yes, 'Elena Poniatowska: An Intimate Biography' is available in English for the first time, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- Q: What types of content are included in the biography? A: The biography includes 40 photographs and drawings, as well as an annotated bibliography of Poniatowska's works, highlighting those translated into English and those awaiting translation.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is published in paperback format, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages, providing an in-depth look at Elena Poniatowska's life and contributions.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition, indicating that it has been previously owned but is still in a state suitable for reading.
- Q: When was 'Elena Poniatowska: An Intimate Biography' published? A: The biography was published on April 19, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the biography is essential for scholars and includes a variety of voices and perspectives, making it a valuable resource for academic research on Poniatowska.