Lilus Kikus and Other Stories by Elena Poniatowska
Elena Poniatowska is recognized today as one of Mexico''s greatest writers. Lilus Kikus, published in 1954, was her first book. However, it was labeled a children''s book because it had a young girl as protagonist, it included illustrations, and the author was an unknown woman. Lilus Kikus has not received the critical attention or a translation into English it deserved, until now. Accompanying Li...
Elena Poniatowska is recognized today as one of Mexico''s greatest writers. Lilus Kikus, published in 1954, was her first book. However, it was labeled a children''s book because it had a young girl as protagonist, it included illustrations, and the author was an unknown woman. Lilus Kikus has not received the critical attention or a translation into English it deserved, until now. Accompanying Li...
