Literature and History in Carlos Fuentes: Imperfect Creations

Carlos Fuentes' work is analyzed in Literature and History, focusing on his reflections on national and Ibero-American cultural and historical problems. The book covers identity, language, modernity, literature, and other borders, including Mexico-United States relations. Fuentes also explored his representation in the Cervantes heritage.

Format: Hardback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Carlos Fuentes (1928-2012) was a Mexican novelist who gained recognition for his insightful understanding of national and Ibero-American cultural and historical issues. His reflections on history, culture, politics, and the international order have contributed to the enrichment of literature. His book, "Literature and History in Carlos Fuentes: Imperfect Creations," is divided into five chapters that explore various aspects of literature and history. Chapter one focuses on the identity of the Mexican within the post-revolutionary culture, drawing on ontological and existentialist approaches. Chapter two examines the understanding of language and modernity, highlighting the dangers posed by populism. Chapter three explores the understanding of literature through desire, imagination, and eroticism, and its relationship with the visual image. Chapter four delves into the other borders of literature, specifically the policies that divide countries, particularly Mexico and the United States, in one of the most profound reflections on the subject. Finally, chapter five explores Fuentes' perception of himself in the Cervantes heritage, seeking to extract representational elements of modernity from which he sought to understand some of Mexico's dilemmas.

Weight: 553g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666954524