The Mexican Corrido: A Feminist Analysis

Rating:
Summary: Interesting take on a tradition
Review: When one thinks of the classical Mexican corrido, thoughts of Jungian archetypes and the words of Joseph Campbell usually do not come into mind. But Mrs. Sobek does just that and much more in this fascinating book. Drawing upon four archetypes of women in Mexican society, she proceeds to define them and put them against the archetypes of classical mythology. She also gives an insight into the Mexican female psyche, along with her role in history. Can hold up as its own work, though it goes hand in hand with her other book on corridos dealing with the immigrant experience.

Rating:
Summary: Interesting take on a tradition
Review: When one thinks of the classical Mexican corrido, thoughts of Jungian archetypes and the words of Joseph Campbell usually do not come into mind. But Mrs. Sobek does just that and much more in this fascinating book. Drawing upon four archetypes of women in Mexican society, she proceeds to define them and put them against the archetypes of classical mythology. She also gives an insight into the Mexican female psyche, along with her role in history. Can hold up as its own work, though it goes hand in hand with her other book on corridos dealing with the immigrant experience.