Social Conscience of Latin American Writing

Häftad, Engelska, 1998

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Beskrivning

A CHOICE Outstanding Academic BookLiterature in Latin America has long been a vehicle for debates over the interpretation of social history, cultural identity, and artistic independence. Indeed, Latin American literature has gained international respect for its ability to present social criticism through works of imaginative creation.In this comprehensive, up-to-the-minute survey of research and opinion by leading Latin American cultural and literary critics, Naomi Lindstrom examines five concepts that are currently the focus of intense debate among Latin American writers and thinkers. Writing in simple, clear terms for both general and specialist readers of Latin American literature, she explores the concepts of autonomy and dependency, postmodernism, literary intellectuals and the mass media, testimonial literature, and gender issues, including gay and lesbian themes. Excerpts (in English) from relevant literary works illustrate each concept, while Lindstrom also traces its passage from the social sciences to literature.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1998-04-01
Mått:152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt:454 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Texas Pan American Series
Antal sidor:199
Förlag:University of Texas Press
ISBN:9780292746992

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Naomi Lindstrom is Professor of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Texas at Austin and is affiliated with the Program in Comparative Literature.

Recensioner i media

Lindstrom's concise, yet sophisticated, synthesis sets out the broad, complex, and interrelated themes of social and economic inequalities between cultures and nations; the meaning of postmodernism in Latin American culture; the difficulty of obtaining first-hand accounts from nonmainstream groups; the effects of technology on modern life; and the incorporation of gendered perspectives into the critical discourse. Lindstrom writes for the English speaking non-specialist, but specialists will also welcome her cogent exposition of significant, but often confusing, issues. (Hispanic Review)

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgmentsIntroductionOne. Autonomy and Dependency in Latin American WritingTwo. Postmodernism in Latin American Literary CultureThree. Testimonial Narrative: Whose Text?Four. Literary Intellectuals and Mass MediaFive. Latin American Women's Writing and Gender Issues in CriticismConclusionNotesSelected BibliographyIndex