Red Ants

Red Ants is a collection of short stories by Pergentino José that updates magical realism for the 21st century, offering a candid picture of indigenous Mexican life and tackling themes of family, love, and independence in his signature style.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 19 November 2020
Publisher: Deep Vellum Publishing

Red Ants, a literary triumph by one of Mexico's most promising young authors, stands as the inaugural literary translation into English from the Sierra Zapotec language. This vibrant collection of short stories by Pergentino José revitalizes magical realism for the contemporary era. Through his captivating narratives, José offers a candid portrayal of indigenous Mexican life, serving as a crucial counterbalance to the cultural products of the colonial gaze. José's fantastical stories delve into profound themes of family, love, and independence, employing his signature style, which is unapologetically personal, emotionally resonant, and consistently surprising.

Red Ants, a literary triumph by one of Mexico's most promising young authors, stands as the inaugural literary translation into English from the Sierra Zapotec language. This vibrant collection of short stories by Pergentino José revitalizes magical realism for the contemporary era. Through his captivating narratives, José offers a candid portrayal of indigenous Mexican life, serving as a crucial counterbalance to the cultural products of the colonial gaze. José's fantastical stories delve into profound themes of family, love, and independence, employing his signature style, which is unapologetically personal, emotionally resonant, and consistently surprising.

Weight: 142g
Dimension: 111 x 178 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646050192