Fashion, gender and agency in Latin American and Spanish literature / Stephanie N. Saunders.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Saunders, Stephanie N., author.

Series:

Colección Támesis. Monografías ; Serie A, 392.

Colección Támesis. Serie A, Monografías ; 392

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sewing in literature.

Latin American fiction--History and criticism.

Latin American fiction.

Needlework in literature.

Fashion in literature.

Women in literature.

Spanish literature--21st century--History and criticism.

Spanish literature.

Latin American literature--21st century--History and criticism.

Latin American literature.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

xi, 207 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK : Tamesis, 2021.

Summary:

In the last two decades, the glorification of sewing - whether involving needlework, tailoring, or fashion design - has thrived in Latin American and Iberian cultural works, particularly literature.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

On Pins and Needles: Hypermodernity and Hyperclothing Ourselves

The Perfect Pattern: Dressmaking as a Political Tool in María Dueñas's El tiempo entre costuras

Lining with Surrealism: Spaces and Stitches in César Aira's La costurera y el viento

Unraveling Gender and Sexual Confinements in Pedro Lemebel's Tengo miedo torero

An Honest Measuring Tape: Peripheral Places in Frances de Pontes Peebles's The Seamstress

Tailoring Peace and Purpose: Sartorial Representations in Children's Literature

Conclusion

Works Cited

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

1855663422

9781855663428

OCLC:

1159041840