A History of Argentine Literature

Argentine Literature is gaining prominence in academic programs and international prizes, with a new book offering a reimagining of the field that includes indigenous and migration languages and current debates in Literary Studies. It provides a panoramic scope and in-depth studies of authors, works, and theoretical problems, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of Argentine literature.

Format: Hardback
Length: 574 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2024
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Argentine Literature has gained significant recognition in academic programs in the English-speaking world and has seen an increase in its presence in English translation in international prizes and trade journals. A History of Argentine Literature offers a comprehensive reimagining of Argentine literature, focusing on production in indigenous and migration languages and addressing current debates in Literary Studies. This volume is expansive in scope and provides in-depth studies of authors, works, and theoretical problems, while also building on existing scholarship on canonical works. It introduces a more diverse rendering of Argentine literature and engages with a wide range of textual interventions, including travel writing, drama, popular gauchesca, and celebrated avant-garde works. By bridging disciplines, languages, and critical traditions, this book captures the richness and diversity of Argentine cultural production and provides a comprehensive mapping of its history.

Weight: 930g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009283045