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The natural world in Latin American literatures : ecocritical essays on twentieth century writings /

This volume advances the ecocritical conversation among Latin Americanists, furthering insight into the relationship between humans and their environments, transcending national boundaries by addressing diverse regions. The forms of environmental criticism practiced converge with literary history, a...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Kane, Adrian Taylor, 1976-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2010]
Subjects:
Spanish American fiction > 20th century > History and criticism.
Latin American fiction > 20th century > History and criticism.
Ecology in literature.
Human ecology in literature.
Ecocriticism.
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Summary:This volume advances the ecocritical conversation among Latin Americanists, furthering insight into the relationship between humans and their environments, transcending national boundaries by addressing diverse regions. The forms of environmental criticism practiced converge with literary history, aesthetic theory, postcolonialism and Marxism, broadening the ecocritical approach and providing a strong overview to this growing critical movement.
Physical Description:viii, 244 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786442874 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786442875 (softcover : alk. paper)