Within and Beyond the Mexican Intellectual Canon: Mujer que sabe latín…by Rosario Castellanos
This essay explores the lesser-discussed aspect of Rosario Castellanos’ work: her essayistic production, focusing on her 1973 collection Mujer que sabe latín…. Through an analysis of the literary canon of mid-20th century Mexico, the essay highlights how Castellanos, from within the canon, expanded...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Estudios de Teoría Literaria |
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| Online Access: | http://fh.mdp.edu.ar/revistas/index.php/etl/article/view/8162 |
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| Summary: | This essay explores the lesser-discussed aspect of Rosario Castellanos’ work: her essayistic production, focusing on her 1973 collection Mujer que sabe latín…. Through an analysis of the literary canon of mid-20th century Mexico, the essay highlights how Castellanos, from within the canon, expanded its boundaries by addressing themes such as the role of women in culture, the work of foreign women writers, and the inclusion of popular literary genres. It examines how Castellanos’ essays challenge traditional conceptions and offer new perspectives on society and culture. This essay also reflects on the relevance of Castellanos’ thought and its capacity to continue inspiring contemporary debates, emphasizing the importance of reevaluating her work in the current context. |
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| ISSN: | 2313-9676 |