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Anatomía del mexicano [Mexican Anatomy] Audiobook
Anatomía del mexicano [Mexican Anatomy] is a Spanish-language, unabridged audiobook anthology about ideas of Mexican identity. Roger Bartra is listed as the author, with narration by Mauricio Pérez Castillo, and the runtime is just over 12 hours.
At a glance
- An anthology of essays approaching the question of Mexican identity from varied perspectives.
- The description presents a historical arc from early twentieth-century attempts to define a Mexican sensibility to the present-day condition it calls post-Mexican.
- The listed writers include Octavio Paz, Carlos Fuentes, José Vasconcelos, Jorge Cuesta, Samuel Ramos, José Revueltas, Antonio Caso, Emilio Uranga, Luis Villoro and Carlos Monsiváis.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Brings together essays by multiple writers and thinkers rather than focusing on a single author's account.
- The unabridged listing and 12-hour runtime indicate a full-length audio edition.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Language | Spanish |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 12 hours and 2 minutes |
| Narrator | Mauricio Pérez Castillo |
| Author | Roger Bartra |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Audio |
| Publication date | October 6, 2022 |
What to know before buying
- The listing says the audiobook is in Spanish. Its discussion of national identity and the writers' varied perspectives may suit listeners seeking cultural and intellectual history more than a concise introduction.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Spanish-speaking listeners interested in essays on Mexican identity and twentieth-century intellectual history.
- Listeners looking for an anthology featuring several prominent Mexican writers and thinkers.
Less suited to
- Listeners who need an English-language audiobook or a short overview.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What language is this audiobook?
The listing identifies the audiobook as Spanish-language.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 12 hours and 2 minutes.
Who wrote and narrates it?
Roger Bartra is listed as the author and Mauricio Pérez Castillo as the narrator.
What is the collection about?
Its essays examine changing ideas of Mexican identity, from early twentieth-century attempts to define a Mexican sensibility through what the description calls the post-Mexican condition.
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