The social conscience of Latin American writing / Naomi Lindstrom.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lindstrom, Naomi, 1950-

Series:

Texas Pan American series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Latin American literature--History and criticism.

Latin American literature.

Latin American literature--20th century--History and criticism.

Literature and society--Latin America.

Literature and society.

Latin America.

Postmodernism (Literature)--Latin America.

Postmodernism (Literature).

Physical Description:

187 pages ; 24 cm.

Edition:

First University of Texas Press edition.

Place of Publication:

Austin : University of Texas Press, 1998.

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [157]-181) and index.

ISBN:

0292746989

0292746997

OCLC:

37368565