Mexico by James Albert Michener
In "Mexico," James Albert Michener follows a journalist who returns to his hometown to cover a bullfighting festival, delving into the complexities of identity, heritage, and the cultural conflicts that arise within the vibrant backdrop of Mexican traditions. Through this exploration, the narrative captures the essence of personal and communal struggles against the rich tapestry of Mexican life.
By James Albert Michener · First published 1975 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Cultural Studies · 20 chapters · 302,002 words
First lines
I had been sent to Mexico to cover a murder, one of a remarkable kind. And since it had not yet happened, I had been ordered to get photographs, too.
I was therefore burdened with unfamiliar gear-a large carrying case of Japanese cameras, some of which could photograph swift action occurring at a distance-and as my rickety bus trundled across central Mexico I wondered what I could do to protect these cameras if I followed my inclination to walk into the city from Kilometer 303.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: James Albert Michener
- Date: 1975 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Cultural Studies, Adventure, Biography
- Length: 302,002 words
- Structure: 20 chapters, 4,444 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book explores the history and culture of Mexico through fictional narratives.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style is rich and character-driven, focusing on themes of identity and society.
- Cultural Studies — It delves into the customs, traditions, and social issues of Mexican life.
- Adventure — The narrative includes elements of exploration and personal journeys across the Mexican landscape.
Tags
historical fiction · Mexico · cultural exploration · landscape · colonial history · indigenous peoples · Spanish conquest · migration · political turmoil · family saga · social issues · economic development
Contents
- The Cactus and the Maguey
- The Spaniard
- The Rancher
- The Indian
- Indian Ancestors: the Builders
- Indian Ancestors: the Altomecs
- The Critic
- Friday Fight
- The Meaning of Death
- Spanish Ancestors: in Spain
- Spanish Ancestors: in Mexico
- The Barbers
- On the Terrace
- Saturnine Saturday
- American Ancestors: in Virginia
- American Ancestors: in Mexico
- By Torchlight
- The Sorteo
- Sol y Sombra
- The House of Tile