Download or read book Red Ants written by Pergentino José and published by Deep Vellum Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A literary triumph by one of Mexico's most promising young authors, Red Ants is the first ever literary translation from the Sierra Zapotec. This vibrant collection of short stories by Pergentino José updates magical realism for the 21st century. Red Ants paints a candid picture of indigenous Mexican life -- an essential counterpoint to cultural products of the colonial gaze. José's fantastical stories tackle themes of family, love, and independence in his signature style: unapologetically personal, coolly emotional, and always surprising.