Elena Poniatowska
Mexican journalist and novelist whose testimonial non-fiction brought the voices of the poor and the politically suppressed to national attention. La Noche de Tlatelolco is a foundational work of Latin American testimonial literature.
Works
- Massacre in MexicoJournalistic account of 1968 Mexico City student massacre and government repression
- Here's to You JesusaPeasant woman recounts lifelong struggle through Mexican revolution
- Dear DiegoWoman writes letters to lost lover reflecting on memory and love
- TinisimaPhotographer's life during Mexican revolution and artistic transformation
- Nothing, NobodyMultitude of voices recount 1985 Mexico City earthquake devastation
- La Noche de TlatelolcoOral history of 1968 Tlatelolco massacre through witness testimonies
- Hasta No Verte Jesus MioPeasant woman recounts lifelong struggle through Mexican revolution
- The Skin of the SkyWoman photographer documents revolution while navigating love and war