Liberation through destruction / Liberación a través de la destrucción [PDF] : From fantastic creatures to marginalized social groups / De criaturas fantásticas a grupos sociales marginados.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kagan, Ekaterina.

Contributor:

Schiappacasse, Gabriela.

Series:

Series in Literary Studies; Bridging Languages and Scholarship Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fantastic, The, in literature.

Magic realism (Literature).

Women in literature.

Spanish American fiction--History and criticism.

Spanish American fiction.

Caribbean fiction (Spanish)--History and criticism.

Caribbean fiction (Spanish).

Spanish literature--History and criticism.

Spanish literature.

Genre:

Literary criticism

Essays

Physical Description:

1 online resource (202 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, DE : Vernon Art and Science Inc., 2025.

Language Note:

Contributions in Spanish and English.

Summary:

In the literature of Spain, Latin America, and the Caribbean, countless acts of redefinition emerge through destruction, a powerful symbol of breaking free from oppressive forces and embracing independence. Within these narratives, characters undergo a process of redefinition, enabling them to assert themselves and advocate for their own rights, ultimately generating a sense of empowerment. But this transformation isn't confined to human beings alone, it also extends to magical creatures, demonstrating that all entities, human or otherwise, have the power to reshape their destinies through the redefinition of their identities. 'Liberation through destruction: From fantastic creatures to marginalized social groups' portrays literary worlds in which a rich tapestry unfolds, where witches, sorcerers, demons, and other fantastical beings coexist within contemporary, modern, and even colonial settings. These characters breathe life into these narratives, giving voice to those marginalized, alienated, or rejected by society. However, the presence of these diverse and extraordinary characters challenges the established hierarchies. When women are seen as witches or portrayed as autonomous figures, fear often follows. The dissident woman becomes a target simply for refusing to conform. Her defiance against masculine subjugation, and her pursuit of feminine liberation and economic autonomy, forces her into a liminal space between what is accepted and what is repudiated, between what is considered "normal" and what is "terrifying." This "woman," who breaks the rules and challenges societal norms, who evokes the heroines who took action, like Antigone and La Llorona, heroines who act decisively to navigate the blurred line between what is "fair" and what is "unfair," between what is "right" and what is "wrong." In doing so, they enter a space where they are both feared and revered, they embody a liminality that gives them the ability to rewrite the stories they occupy and enter a realm where they are both feared and revered.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9798881902766

OCLC:

1511110285