Latinx Revolutionary Horizons: Form and Futurity in the Americas

Latinx Revolutionary Horizons by Renee Hudson theorizes a liberatory latinidad that is not yet here and conceptualizes a hemispheric project in which contemporary Latinx authors return to earlier moments of revolution. She argues for an expansive, historicized sense of the term that illuminates its political potential and examines the not-yet-here of latinidad to investigate the connection between the revolutionary history of the Americas and the creation of new genres in the hemisphere. By comparing colonialisms, she charts a revolutionary genealogy across a range of movements and expands its literary canon.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2024
Publisher: Fordham University Press

In her groundbreaking work, Latinx Revolutionary Horizons, Renee Hudson offers a transformative vision of Latinx identity, literature, and politics. She proposes a liberatory Latinidad that exists beyond the present, envisioning a hemispheric project where contemporary Latinx authors reconnect with past revolutionary moments. Instead of limiting Latinx to a mere category of identification, Hudson advocates for a broad and historically contextualized understanding of the term, highlighting its political potential.

By incorporating the "x" in Latinx, Hudson emphasizes the suspension and tension between how Latin American descendants identify and the future politics it signifies. She argues that Latinidad can serve as a rallying cry for a politics rooted in shared struggles and histories, transcending mere identification. This perspective challenges current calls to cancel latinidad on the grounds of its alleged anti-Black and anti-Indigenous framework. Instead, Hudson delves into the not-yet-here of latinidad to explore the interconnectedness between the revolutionary history of the Americas and the emergence of new genres in the region.

Through a comparative analysis of colonialisms, Hudson charts a revolutionary genealogy across various movements, including the Mexican Revolution, the Filipino People Power Revolution, resistance against Trujillo in the Dominican Republic, and the Cuban Revolution. By juxtaposing nineteenth-century authors with contemporary Latinx ones, she broadens the literary canon of Latinx resistance, encompassing the works of José Rizal, Martin Delany, Julia Alvarez, Jessica Hagedorn, and Leslie Marmon Silko.

In her pursuit of a truly transnational Latinx identity, Hudson imagines a future where Latinx communities transcend national boundaries and cultural differences. She advocates for a collective consciousness and shared experiences that can unite Latinx individuals across the globe in their struggle for social justice and equality. Latinx Revolutionary Horizons is a seminal work that offers a fresh perspective on Latinx identity, literature, and politics, challenging traditional narratives and paving the way for a more inclusive and empowered Latinx presence in the world.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781531507183