by Angeles Mastretta · Giunti Editore · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788809214170
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«Donne dagli occhi grandi» is the short story collection by Ángeles Mastretta, published by Giunti Editore in paperback (192 pages, in Italian).
The Mexican city of Puebla is the setting for the stories of the aunts of the Ascencio family: women who fall in love with passion, pursue their dreams, and give everyday life a very personal style. Each story portrays one of them and her way of facing love and independence.
The original work is titled «Mujeres de ojos grandes»; the translation is by Gina Maneri and this edition belongs to the Superastrea collection.
A read for those who appreciate contemporary fiction centred on female voices and Mexican settings.
Ángeles Mastretta is a Mexican author, journalist, actress, and film producer. She is known for creating inspirational female characters and fictional pieces that reflect the social and political realities of Mexico in her life. She is a recipient of the Rómulo Gallegos Prize and the Mazatlán Prize for Literature for Best Book of the Year. Her book, Arráncame la vida was adapted into a movie, which won an Ariel Award in Mexico.
