Magical Feminism in the Americas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abdullah, Abu Shahid.

Series:

Series in Literary Studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women--America--Social conditions.

Women.

Feminism--America.

Feminism.

Magic realism (Literature).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, DE : Vernon Art and Science Inc., 2024.

Summary:

Md Abu Shahid Abdullah's 'Magical Feminism in the Americas: Resisting Female and Oppression through Magic' explores the intersection of magical realism and feminism in literature by women authors across the Americas. The work highlights how female novelists from North and South America use magical realism to challenge patriarchal and oppressive systems. Through detailed analyses of works by Isabel Allende, Gioconda Belli, Kiana Davenport, Louise Erdrich, Cristina García, Ana Castillo, and others, Abdullah demonstrates how these authors creatively blend myth and reality to empower marginalized female voices and resist male-dominated narratives. The book is a critical exploration aimed at scholars and readers interested in literary studies, gender studies, and cultural critique. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9798881900908

OCLC:

1455756610