The autobiographical essay Itinerary, an exploration of Paz's engagement with the politics of Mexico, makes up the bulk of this volume. He traces his early hope for Communism through his break with the ideology during the Stalin years, drawing a vivid portrait of his intellectual development throughout. His essay The Labyrinth of Solitude and a letter supplement the longer work. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.