Autobiographical writing in Latin America : folds of the self
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Autobiographical Writing in Latin America: Folds of the Self examines the diversity of narrative strategies utilized by these authors to design their "written life," not only with respect to the future (that is, to history), but rather in terms of their own present, deliberately inserting themselves into their societies. In conclusion, this book's novelty and innovation lies in its examination of a corpus that has never before been systematically studied. This book proposes a reflection on contemporary Spanish American autobiographical discourse through four essays. It examines the Spanish American autobiographical discourse in terms of the invalidation or problematization of the great metanarratives of progress and liberation, the debilitation of the political, the emergence of marginal and marginalized subjectivities, an increased ecological consciousness, the climax of a social trend towards the visual and the spatial, as well as the vindication of intimism and the value of sensitivity and everyday socialities. Specialists in autobiographies and memoirs, as well as historians, sociologists and cultural critics studying Spanish America, will also find this book to be a valuable resource.
The Cambridge Companion to Latina/o American Literature
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The Cambridge Companion to Latina/o American Literature provides a thorough yet accessible overview of a literary phenomenon that has been rapidly globalizing over the past two decades. It takes an innovative approach that underscores the importance of understanding Latina/o literature not merely as an ethnic phenomenon in the United States, but more broadly as a crucial element of a trans-American literary imagination. Leading scholars in the field present critical analyses of key texts, authors, themes, and contexts, from the early nineteenth century to the present. They engage with the dynamics of migration, linguistic and cultural translation, and the uneven distribution of resources across the Americas that characterize Latina/o literature. This Companion will be an invaluable resource, introducing undergraduate and graduate students to the complexities of the field.
