Essays on Hilda Hilst: Between Brazil and World Literature (Literatures of the Americas)
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (899 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3319563173 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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This pioneering collection of essays should excite longtime readers and introduce her to a new audience. During her lifetime, Hilst won several major national literary awards and attracted legions of devoted readers. She was also considered to be “a writer’s writer,” and her literary achievements eluded both mainstream acclaim and international recognition. From the Back Cover The first collection of critical essays on Hilda Hilst (1930-2004) published in English, this book brings
In recent years, Hilst’s books have enjoyed increased visibility in Brazil and beyond. She was also considered to be “a writer’s writer,” and her literary achievements eluded both mainstream acclaim and international recognition. It brings together a variety of perspectives on one of Latin America’s most inventive and innovative authors. Nine essays by scholars and translators reflect about various aspects of her work, placing it in the context of Brazil and world literature. This book is the first collection of critical essays on Hilda Hilst (1930-2004) published in English. During her lifetime, Hilst won several major national literary awards and attracted legions of devoted readers. Her writing spanned styles and genres, encompassing poetry, theatre, and experimental fiction. This pioneering collection of essays should excite longtime readers and introduce her to a new audience.. A host of translators (including three contributors to this volume) have finally made some of her masterpieces available in English
He is the author of Porous City: A Cultural History of Rio de Janeiro (2013), and has published widely on Brazilian literature and urban cultures.. He has translated Hilda Hilst, João Gilberto Noll, Machado de Assis, Carol Bensimon, and others. Bruno Carvalho is Associate Professor of Spanish and Portuguese