Foundational Fictions: The National Romances of Latin America (Latin American Literature and Culture)
Book Details
Author(s)Doris Sommer
PublisherUniversity of California Press
ISBN / ASIN0520082850
ISBN-139780520082854
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank1,023,116
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
National consolidation and romantic novels go hand in hand in Latin America. Foundational Fictions shows how 19th century patriotism and heterosexual passion historically depend on one another to engender productive citizens.
