Books by David William Foster

A queer reading of literary and cultural aspects of Latin American texts.

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In this study, David William Foster examines more than two dozen texts that deal with gay and lesbian topics, drawing from them significant insights into the relationship between homosexuality and society in different Latin American countries and time pe

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The first study in English of Latin American graphic narrative, this book explores the genre's Argentine and Brazilian traditions, illuminating the different social, political, and historical conditions from which they emerged.

A collection of biographical essays on 72 notable 20th-century Latin American women. It covers a broad range of women excelling in the fields of politics, art, religion, government, education, literature, popular culture, and the sciences. Each entry includes a further reading section.

This reference work examines the prominence of gay and lesbian themes in Spanish writers' work and, hence, the homoerotic element in Spanish culture from medieval times to the 20th century. Over 50 writers whose works raise issues concerning gay and lesbian identity and ideology are included.

This reference contains over a 100 alphabetically arranged entries for Latin American writers who have treated gay or lesbian themes in their works. Each entry explores the significance of gay and lesbian themes in the specific context of the author's writings.