Enchanted Dulcinea

Enchanted Dulcinea is an English translation of the novel by Mexican author Angelina Muñiz-Huberman. It follows Dulcinea, a woman who travels in a car, writing novels in her mind about different Dulcineas. She explores the role of memory, speech, and writing and blurs the line between reality and imagination. The novel combines a lyrical and contemplative style with experimental writing to present common themes of identity formation and exile in a unique form. It also has spiritual connections with apocalyptic and mystical overtones, revealing a crypto-Jewish presence typical of Muñiz-Hubermans writing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

In the enchanting world of Enchanted Dulcinea, this English translation of the novel by Mexican author Angelina Muñiz-Huberman takes readers on a captivating journey. Dulcinea, a mysterious character, embarks on a captivating odyssey through time and space, traversing the realms of a medieval princess, a nineteenth-century lady-in-waiting in Mexico, and a twentieth-century young woman who finds refuge in Russia during the Spanish Civil War. As she explores the complexities of her identity, Dulcinea grapples with the memories of her exile, questioning and debating the essence of her existence.

Circling Mexico City, Dulcinea delves into the profound themes of memory, speech, and writing, employing her fragmented narrative voice to unravel the intricacies of her existence. Through her storytelling, she blurs the line between reality and imagination, embarking on a quest to understand her place in the world. This novel combines a lyrical and contemplative style with experimental writing, presenting common themes of identity formation and exile in a unique and captivating manner.

Dulcineas journey is not just one of physical exploration but also of spiritual connection. With allusions to both Christian and Jewish mystical traditions, the novel reveals a cryptic Jewish presence typical of Muñiz-Hubermans writing, forming part of a Sephardic literary tradition. This edition includes an introduction and annotations by the translator, Rebecca Marquis, providing valuable insights into the rich tapestry of this captivating novel.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793634832