"With His Pistol In His Hand": A Border Ballad and Its Hero
by Am?rico Paredes
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Author: Am?rico ParedesEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1970
ISBN: 0292701284
Number of pages: 275
Publisher: University of Texas Press
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Book Review: Cortez
Summary: 4 Stars
A fascinating book that examines a border ballad about Gregorio Cortez in terms of the history and culture of the Texas-Mexico border region. The story is not well-know outside of Texas, although it was made into a film in 1988 starring Edward James Olmos. The book was very influential in promoting a greater depth in folklore studies and recognizing that ballads are a performance art and that aspects of the performance add meaning beyond the words.
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