The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love | Ideas for Group Discussion
Discussions of The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love can focus on both topical issues in American life and on artistic form. One possible area to be examined is the novel's depiction of the Cuban emigre experience in comparison to that of other groups who have immigrated to the United States. Hijuelos's portrayals of female characters and the tensions between men and women in the novel also could spark worthwhile discussion. In addition, Oscar Hijuelos has said in interviews that he thinks of himself more as a New York author than as a Latino writer, and attempts to define those...
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