Fuentes, Terra Nostra, and the Reconfiguration of Latin American Culture
| Author | : Michael Abeyta |
| Publisher | : University of Missouri Press |
| Total Pages | : 199 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780826265111 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0826265111 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (111 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fuentes, Terra Nostra, and the Reconfiguration of Latin American Culture by : Michael Abeyta
Download or read book Fuentes, Terra Nostra, and the Reconfiguration of Latin American Culture written by Michael Abeyta and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Grounding his study on the work of Derrida and Bataille, Abeyta focuses on the theme of the gift in Carlos Fuentes's Terra Nostra. Analyzing how gift giving, excess, expenditure, sacrifice, and exchange shape the novel, he reveals its relevance to current discussions about the relationship between art and the gift"--Provided by publisher.