In Stag Dance, Torrey Peters reflects on her experiences as a writer navigating identity, exile, and trans histories while living between Colombia and the US. Her new collection delves into varied representations of transness through stories that span different genres and time periods. The titular story, 'Stag Dance,' follows an axeman's transformation through symbolic acts that challenge societal norms, illustrating how personal expression intersects with broader historical narratives. Peters emphasizes the importance of recognizing erased trans histories and the power of sisterhood beyond mere solidarity.
Torrey Peters reflects on the legacy of autocracy in the Americas and how literature has been a survival tool against right-wing regimes.
In discussing her new collection, Peters emphasizes the erasure of trans histories and how sharing her platform highlights the importance of sisterhood.
The titular story 'Stag Dance' illustrates the transformative power of symbols, showing how an act of self-expression transcends loneliness and societal constraints.
Peters' storytelling weaves through multiple genres and times, exploring themes of identity and community, much like the diverse cultural narratives connecting the Americas.
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