Red Ants

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Red Ants is a collection of short stories by Pergentino José that updates magical realism for the 21st century, offering a candid picture of indigenous Mexican life and tackling th emes of family, love, and independence in his signature style. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 152 pages Publication date: 19 November 2020 Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing Red Ants, a literary triumph by one of Mexico's most promising young authors, stands as the inaugural literary translation into English from the Sierra Zapotec language. This vibrant collection of short stories by Pergentino José revitalizes magical realism for the contemporary era. Through his captivating narratives, José offers a candid portrayal of indigenous Mexican life, serving as a crucial counterbalance to the cultural products of the colonial gaze. José's fantastical stories delve into profound themes of family, love, and independence, employing his signature style, which is unapologetically personal, emotionally resonant, and consistently surprising.Red Ants, a literary triumph by one of Mexico's most promising young authors, stands as the inaugural literary translation into English from the Sierra Zapotec language. This vibrant collection of short stories by Pergentino José revitalizes magical realism for the contemporary era. Through his captivating narratives, José offers a candid portrayal of indigenous Mexican life, serving as a crucial counterbalance to the cultural products of the colonial gaze. José's fantastical stories delve into profound themes of family, love, and independence, employing his signature style, which is unapologetically personal, emotionally resonant, and consistently surprising. Weight: 142g Dimension: 111 x 178 x 15 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781646050192 Show more