Pedro Lemebel
A Last Supper of Queer Apostles: Selected Essays
A Last Supper of Queer Apostles: Selected Essays
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Pedro Lemebel is a queer Latin American icon who writes in English for the first time. His innovative essays, known as crónicas, combine memoir, reportage, history, and fiction to bring visibility and dignity to the lives of sexual minorities, the poor, and the powerless. Lemebel's subversive voice echoes around the world as Chile emerges from Pinochet's brutal dictatorship into a flawed democracy.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2024
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Pedro Lemebel, a queer Latin American icon, has graced English readers with his extraordinary dispatches from the margins. Through his innovative essays, known as crónicas, he has brought visibility and dignity to the lives of sexual minorities, the poor, and the powerless. Lemebel's writing style is a captivating blend of political urgency, playfulness, resistance, and camp, illuminating lives and events that many sought to suppress.
In his crónicas, Lemebel takes readers on a journey through the glitzy literary salon held above a torture chamber, the vibrant queer sex and community that thrived in Santiago's hidden corners, and the tragic last days of trans sex workers dying of AIDS. Each of these stories is portrayed with the starring role of her own private tragedy, adding depth and emotional resonance to his work.
As Chile emerged from Pinochet's brutal dictatorship into a flawed democracy, Lemebel re-wrote the country's history from the margins. His subversive voice echoes around the world, reminding us of the importance of speaking truth to power and challenging the status quo.
Lemebel's impact extends beyond his writing. He has become an icon of resistance and queer transgression across Latin America, inspiring countless individuals and communities. His unwavering commitment to social justice and his ability to bring marginalized voices to the forefront have made him a true hero of our time.
In conclusion, Pedro Lemebel's crónicas are a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to challenge the status quo. His extraordinary writing has brought visibility and dignity to the lives of those who have been marginalized, and his subversive voice continues to inspire and challenge us to think critically and act compassionately. We are grateful for his contributions to our collective heritage and for the lasting impact he has made on the world.
Weight: 246g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782278245
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