Explores contemporary Latin American realities through madness narratives by prominent women authors. Close reading of these works reveals a pattern of literary techniques employed by the writers to represent conditions that defy language, make sociopolitical crises tangible and register cultural perceptions of mental illness through literature.
Explores contemporary Latin American realities through madness narratives by prominent women authors. Close reading of these works reveals a pattern o...
Elvira S�nchez-Blake's shattering testimonial novel Spiral of Silence (Espiral de Silencios) depicts the impact of Colombia's civil war on three women: Norma, an upper-class army wife; Maria Theresa, a young rebel and mother; and Amparo, who comes of age at a critical moment in the country's history.
Elvira S�nchez-Blake's shattering testimonial novel Spiral of Silence (Espiral de Silencios) depicts the impact of Colombia's civil war on ...