Red Ants

By Pergentino JoséTranslated from the Spanish by Thomas Bunstead This vibrant collection of short stories, the first literary translation from Sierra Zapotec, updates magical realism for the 21st century. Publication Date: November 3, 2020 Paperback: 9781646050192eBook: 9781646050185 Description A literary triumph by a member of the Mexico20 (the list that boasts Valeria Luiselli and Carlos Velasquez, among others), Red Ants is the first-ever literary translation from the Sierra Zapotec. This vibrant collection of short stories by one of Mexico’s most promising young authors paints a candid picture of indigenous Mexican life—an essential counterpoint to cultural products of the colonial gaze. José’s fantastical stories tackle themes of family, love, and independence in his signature style: unapologetically personal, coolly emotional, and always surprising. Reviews “José is a rising star in Mexican literature, and this collection of short fiction, which examines indigenous life in t