Parodia y autoparodia en la narrativa de Sergio Pitol

Studies uses of parody in famed "Carnival" trilogy by noted Mexican writer, translator and diplomat (1933-2018). Identifies and describes parody in these works and its symbolic relationship to season of transition and change marked by Carnival. Identifies "double parody" in which Pitol mocks his own figure as historian and writer. Edition limited to 250 copies.