§16§Even though Elena Poniatowska is considered to be one of the most important female writers in present-day Mexico, few book-length studies have been dedicated to her work. This book focuses on the writings of Elena Poniatowska and also on the work of her former students Silvia Molina and Rosa Nissán. A brief history of the literary workshop that links the three together is also provided.§ Although the three writers are quite different in several respects, they share one common element that is central to their writings: the depiction of marginal members of society. With reference to Subaltern Studies this study analyses how the subaltern is represented in the works of each writer. §04§Contents: The Literary Workshop of Elena Poniatowska - Works by Elena Poniatowska, Silvia Molina and Rosa Nissán - Literary Creation - The Depiction of the Subaltern - Subaltern Studies. §13§«Le livre de Gardner, en combinant l'étude d'une écrivaine qui a reçu beaucoup d'attention de la part de la critique, avec deux autres figures de second plan, constitue une contribution intéressante à l'histoire de la littérature contemporaine du Mexique.» (Geneviève Fabry, Les Lettres Romanes) §02§The Author: Nathanial Gardner has a Ph.D. in Latin American Studies from University College London. At present, he is a Lecturer at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. He has published articles in professional journals and has presented his work at national and international conferences.
