Joan L. Brown
Calila: The Later Novels of Carmen Martin Gaite
Calila: The Later Novels of Carmen Martin Gaite
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Calila: The Later Novels of Carmen Martín Gaite delves into the last six novels by Spain's most celebrated contemporary woman writer, enriched by conversations and letters with Calila, a dear friend. The book explores historical, biographical, and critical contexts, covering fantasy, epistolary masterpieces, Transition-era sagas, Proustian reminiscences, narrative tapestries, and memoirs.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 30 April 2021
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Calila: The Later Novels of Carmen Martín Gaite delves into the final six novels penned by Spain's most esteemed contemporary woman writer. This scholarly work gains depth through the inclusion of Calila's voice, as Brown referred to Martín Gaite, who was a close friend, as they engaged in conversations and exchanged letters during the composition of these novels. The book begins with an introduction to Martín Gaite's life and literature, leading to a thoughtful exploration of her enduring legacy.
Within each central chapter, the later novel is analyzed in its historical, biographical, and critical contexts. Spanning from the young adult fantasy Caperucita en Manhattan (Red Riding Hood in Manhattan) to the post-Transition epistolary masterpiece Nubosidad variable (Variable Cloud), the Transition-era saga La Reina de las Nieves (The Farewell Angel), the Proustian reminiscence Lo raro es vivir (Livings the Strange Thing), the narrative tapestry Irse de casa (Leaving Home), and the memoir of family secrets Los parentescos (Family Relations), these captivating novels evoke themes that continue to resonate with readers today.
Through their engaging narratives and profound exploration of human experiences, Martín Gaite's later novels have established her as a pivotal figure in contemporary Spanish literature. Calila: The Later Novels of Carmen Martín Gaite serves as a valuable contribution to the study of her work, providing a deeper understanding of her literary achievements and the lasting impact she has made on the literary world.
Weight: 294g
Dimension: 229 x 220 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684483051
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