In addition to taking Chinese this year, I have also taken a Spanish class both semesters. First semester I took a graduate level class, Advanced Grammar, and then second semester, I took Introduction to Spanish American Literature. While it has been difficult to take on two languages at once, its extremely interesting and I love the challenge.
During my Spanish Lit. class, we read a book that I loved and found very interesting. Titled, "De Los Abajo", it is considered to be one of the most important and influential books during the Mexican Revolution.
The story follows the famous Mexican Revolutionary, Pancho Villa, and his companion the Indian, Demetrio Macias. The book follows their journeys, conquests, victories, and sacrifices. I found the book very interesting because while it offered historical information, it gave a deep perspective into how the Revolution affected people individually and on the family level.
In conclusion, this book, while short and definitely a tough read, proved to be very beneficial. Not only did I enjoy it, but I learned about both Mexico's history as well as its culture.
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