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Mission Local
3 days ago
Writing

A Cultural Mission Gets Scared in Translation

The Center for the Art of Translation presented a multimedia performance of an Andean gothic horror story, 'Sorocho,' by Ecuadoran author Mónica Ojeda, featuring Latina actresses. [ more ]
Kqed
2 weeks ago
Writing

Two New Novels Investigate What Makes Magic, What Is Real and Imagined

Two new novels explore the blend of magic and reality, delving into themes of grief, creativity, and Latin American literature. [ more ]
The Nation
1 month ago
Writing

The Mexican Conquest: A Story Told in the Conditional Tense

Enrigue's novel explores alternate histories of the Spanish conquest of Tenochtitlan.
The novel challenges traditional narratives by questioning the construction of history through shared stories. [ more ]
The Paris Review
3 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 83

Julio Cortázar is considered one of Latin America's greatest writers.
Cortázar's return to his home country of Argentina was met with a hero's welcome. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Books

6 New Paperbacks to Read This Week

Janet Malcolm's final book, a memoir organized by images, has been recommended as a must-read paperback.
Kai Thomas's novel explores Black and Indigenous histories of the Americas and the power of storytelling.
Patricia Engel's collection of stories dives into the experiences of Latin Americans across borders.
Steven W. Thrasher's book examines the intersection of inequality and disease, particularly in the context of Covid-19.
Michael Bennett's thriller follows a Maori detective investigating a series of murders in New Zealand. [ more ]
The Millions
6 months ago
Writing

Jose Donoso Saw the Future of Latin American Literature

José Donoso is often overlooked as one of the greatest writers of the Latin American Boom
Donoso wrote a memoir called The Boom in Spanish American Literature: A Personal History [ more ]
Center for the Art of Translation | Two Lines Press
6 months ago
Books

Through the Night Like a Snake | Center for the Art of Translation | Two Lines Press

Megan McDowell is a Spanish language literary translator
Sarah Booker's work has appeared in Latin American Literature Today [ more ]
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