Based on an analysis of Sherwood Anderson's letters, this study explores the novelist's principal inspiration during his final years (1938-1941): his exposure to Latin America.
Thematically arranged correspondence traces his positive reception in South America--a place he saw as a source of fresh ideas and publishing opportunities--his desire to promote cultural relations between the two Americas, and his legacy among Spanish-speaking readers. The author discusses the political and economic climates of mid-20th century South American nations, their emerging liberal ideologies and the concerns Latin American readers had regarding societal upheaval, urbanization and the inequities of capitalism--all vividly depicted in Anderson's works.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Interest Age: From 18 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
14 photos, appendix, notes, bibliography, index
Maße
Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 12 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-6914-4 (9781476669144)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Celia Catalina Esplugas is a professor emerita of West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments viii
Preface
A Note on the Editing
Introduction
Chapter 1-Anderson's Interest in Latin America
Chapter 2-Anderson's International Renown: Translations and Publications
Chapter 3-Preparations for His South American Trip
Chapter 4-The Unexpected: His Death and Legacy
Appendix
Chapter Notes
Works Cited
Index
