The Buried Mirror

Carlos Fuentes

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1992

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Carlos Fuentes

The Buried Mirror

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1992

Book Details

Pages

400

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Hispanic World • Various Centuries

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Super Short Summary

The Buried Mirror by Carlos Fuentes is a comprehensive history celebrating the diverse culture of Spain and Spanish-speaking Americas, exploring identity through art, literature, and heritage from pre-Columbian times to modern Latin America. It addresses themes of colonization, revolution, and cultural synthesis influenced by European, African, and indigenous contributions.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

Review Roundup

Carlos Fuentes' The Buried Mirror is praised for its rich, engaging exploration of Hispanic history and culture, blending personal narrative with historical analysis. Some critics find its broad scope and complex structure challenging, but most appreciate Fuentes' insightful and eloquent storytelling. Overall, it is respected for its depth and thought-provoking content.

Who Should Read The Buried Mirror?

A reader who appreciates The Buried Mirror by Carlos Fuentes is likely passionate about Latin American history, culture, and art. Similar to readers of Eduardo Galeano's Open Veins of Latin America and John H. Elliott's Imperial Spain, they seek nuanced insights into Hispanic civilization's past and present reflections.

Fun Facts

The Buried Mirror by Carlos Fuentes was originally produced as a multi-part television series that aired in 1991, where Fuentes himself narrated the journey through Hispanic history and culture.

The book presents an intertwined narrative of history and personal reflection, providing insight into Fuentes' rich narrative style and deep understanding of Latin American and Spanish history.

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Carlos Fuentes, a prominent Mexican novelist and diplomat, uses The Buried Mirror to explore the shared history between the Old and New Worlds, making it a unique blend of storytelling and historical analysis.