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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.

Fine Print: The cronica as minor epic

Hebe Uhart's crónicas capture personal, political, and bizarre aspects of Latin American life in a non-propagandistic way.

Elizabeth Horan, literary scholar: Gabriela Mistral is as important for Latin America as Bolivar, Marti, or Mariategui'

Elizabeth Horan portrays Gabriela Mistral's life in her book Mistral: A Life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fine Print: The cronica as minor epic

Hebe Uhart's crónicas capture personal, political, and bizarre aspects of Latin American life in a non-propagandistic way.

Elizabeth Horan, literary scholar: Gabriela Mistral is as important for Latin America as Bolivar, Marti, or Mariategui'

Elizabeth Horan portrays Gabriela Mistral's life in her book Mistral: A Life.

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.

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.

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.
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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
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