Narrative and National Allegory in Romulo Gallegos's Venezuela (MHRA Texts and Dissertations)
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (875 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1907322809 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 190 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
By combining close-readings organized around national allegory and narrative structure with discussions about Gallegos's socio-political essays, the study reveals previously ignored, radical developments in the Venezuelan author's ideologies. Venezuela's preeminent educator, politician, and most important author Rómulo Gallegos (1884-1969) left a lasting imprint on how Venezuelans conceive of their national history and identity. Jenni Lehtinen offers the first full-length study of Gallegos's later Venezuelan novels, 'Canaima' (1935), 'Pobre negro' (1937), and 'Sobre la misma tierra' (1943), which have been up to now eclipsed by the critical attention devoted to 'Doña Bárbara' (1929). Through her bold reinterpretation of the later novels, Lehtinen reveals Gallegos as a far more innovative writer than has been traditionally appreciated. Jenni Lehtinen completed her doctoral studies in Spanish American literature at Wolfson College, University of Oxford, where she has held various teaching posts and lectured on
Insightful! In the midst of the confusion clouding present-day Venezuela, Dr. Lehtinen offers insightful analyses of the country's literary ethos-- analyses that are at once timeless and timely. The reader gains a fresh appreciation for the narrative patterns that shape Venezuela's political discourse and the works of its greatest novelist.