Fernando de Alva Ixtlilxóchitl y la reconstrucción de la grandeza texcocana

Studies works of little-known mestizo writer (1578-1650) who was first to offer literary characterization of Nezahualcoyotl and was considered by Siguenza y Gongora to be "Cicero of Mexican language." Reconstructs creation of uniquely hybrid voice of colonial Mexico, combining not only ethnic but aesthetic and ethical qualities. Edition limited to 250 copies.