Iracema Library of Latin America: A Literary Treasure Trove

Iracema (Library of Latin America)

by José de Alencar

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	409 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	177 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	396 pages
Item Weight	:	1.61 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.88 x 9.21 inches

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The Iracema Library of Latin America is a renowned collection of over 100,000 volumes of literature from Latin America and the Caribbean. The library is located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is open to the public.

The library was founded in 1942 by Dr. Iracema Dutra de Morais, a Brazilian librarian and scholar. Dr. Dutra de Morais was passionate about promoting Latin American literature and culture, and she dedicated her life to building the Iracema Library into one of the most important collections of its kind in the world.

The Iracema Library houses a wide range of Latin American and Caribbean literature, including fiction, poetry, drama, and essays. The library also has a significant collection of rare and out-of-print books. In addition to its books, the library also has a collection of over 1,000 manuscripts, including works by some of the most famous authors in Latin American history.

The Iracema Library is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Latin American and Caribbean literature. The library's staff is dedicated to providing access to the collection and to promoting the study of Latin American literature.

Highlights of the Collection

• Over 100,000 volumes of literature from Latin America and the Caribbean
• A significant collection of rare and out-of-print books
• Over 1,000 manuscripts, including works by some of the most famous authors in Latin American history
• A collection of over 1,000 literary journals
• An extensive collection of reference materials on Latin American and Caribbean literature

Services Offered by the Library

• Reference and research assistance
• Interlibrary loan
• Document delivery
• Exhibitions and events
• Educational programs

Location and Contact Information

The Iracema Library of Latin America is located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, at 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801.

The library is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

For more information, please visit the library's website at http://www.library.illinois.edu/iracema/ or call (217) 333-2824.

Iracema (Library of Latin America)

by José de Alencar

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	409 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	177 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	396 pages
Item Weight	:	1.61 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.14 x 0.88 x 9.21 inches

FREE