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Elena Poniatowska's debut work features a young girl protagonist, which led to its classification as a children's book, despite its deeper themes. Originally published in 1954, "Lilus Kikus" has finally gained the recognition it deserves with this first American edition, which includes four additional short stories centered on female protagonists. These stories, with only one previously available in English, showcase Poniatowska's unique voice and perspective, highlighting her significance in Mexican literature.
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Lilus Kikus and Other Stories, Elena Poniatowska
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Lilus Kikus and Other Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elena Poniatowska
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 138
- ISBN13
- 9780826335821
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Elena Poniatowska's debut work features a young girl protagonist, which led to its classification as a children's book, despite its deeper themes. Originally published in 1954, "Lilus Kikus" has finally gained the recognition it deserves with this first American edition, which includes four additional short stories centered on female protagonists. These stories, with only one previously available in English, showcase Poniatowska's unique voice and perspective, highlighting her significance in Mexican literature.