Inside 2000 years of Mayan literature: Themes, Story, and Who Should Read It
A chronological survey of Mayan literature, covering two thousand years, from the earliest hieroglyphic inscriptions to later works using the Roman alphabet.
Some books quietly earn a place on your shelf, and 2000 years of Mayan literature by Author OL25086A is one of them.
First published in 2010, it continues to find new readers today.
About the book
A chronological survey of Mayan literature, covering two thousand years, from the earliest hieroglyphic inscriptions to later works using the Roman alphabet.
Themes and subjects
Readers will find threads of Mayan literature, Translations into English, History and criticism, and Maya literature, history and criticism. These subjects give the story its texture and make it easy to recommend to the right reader.
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This is a great pick for anyone building a reading list around Mayan literature.
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