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The Untimely Present

- Postdictatorial Latin American Fiction and the Task of Mourning

About The Untimely Present

Examines the fiction produced in the aftermath of the 20th century's Latin American dictatorships, particularly those in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. This title argues that through their legacy of social trauma and their obliteration of history, these military regimes gave rise to practices of mourning that pervade the literature of the region.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780822324157
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 312
  • Published:
  • December 9, 1999
  • Dimensions:
  • 236x154x23 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 644 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: November 24, 2024

Description of The Untimely Present

Examines the fiction produced in the aftermath of the 20th century's Latin American dictatorships, particularly those in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. This title argues that through their legacy of social trauma and their obliteration of history, these military regimes gave rise to practices of mourning that pervade the literature of the region.

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