Dostoevsky on Guadalupe Street: Writings from the Edge

Dostoevsky on Guadalupe Street is a collection of essays that explore the impact of world literature, particularly Fyodor Dostoevsky, on a young Latino growing up in Texas. The essays provide a historical glimpse into the emerging group of Latino writers and offer a critical discourse on the status of literature in our changing society. The book is written in lucid, luminous, and engaging prose and is a must-read for undergraduates, graduates, and first-generation college students in journalism, education, literary studies, and the humanities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2023
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc

Dostoevsky on Guadalupe Street is a captivating collection of short essays exploring the profound impact of world literature, particularly that of Fyodor Dostoevsky, on a young Latino growing up in Texas. For a mind seeking to unravel the complexities of a fragmented and despairing world, the realm of literary escape becomes a vital source of solace and understanding. These essays, organized into concise categories such as formative beginnings, politics, and dystopia, offer a historical glimpse into the emergence of a nascent group of Latino writers who have risen from obscurity to become one of America's newest and most influential voices.

Latino writing is experiencing exponential growth worldwide, making this excellent primer an invaluable resource for undergraduates, graduates, and first-generation college students pursuing journalism, education, literary studies, and the humanities. The essays are concise, original, witty, and thought-provoking, making them accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds.

Written in lucid, luminous, and engaging prose, Dostoevsky on Guadalupe Street showcases literary journalism at its finest. It serves as a much-needed critical discourse on the status of literature in our rapidly evolving society. The book delves into various themes, including education, punctuation, translation, digitalization, and growing up on the West Side
Side of San Antonio. Through his vivid and evocative prose, Rafael Castillo, an ardent admirer of metaphor, reveals that writing is a transformative journey of self-discovery for him.

In another poignant prose morsel, Steven G. Kellman, Professor of Comparative Literature at the University of Texas at San Antonio, emphasizes that writing is a roller coaster ride that takes readers on a thrilling exploration of diverse topics. From education to punctuation, translation to digitalization, and the experiences of growing up on the West Side of San Antonio, this book exhilarates readers while also providing them with valuable insights and perspectives.

Dostoevsky on Guadalupe Street is a remarkable achievement that showcases the power of literature to transcend boundaries and connect people from different backgrounds. It is a testament to the enduring influence of Dostoevsky's works and the remarkable talent of Latino writers who are shaping the literary landscape of the United States. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, culture, and the ongoing dialogue between different communities.

Weight: 295g
Dimension: 225 x 150 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433197888
Edition number: New ed