In search of the sacred book: religion and the contemporary latin american novel
Auteur :
González, AnÃbal
Éditeur :
University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN :
9780822965046
Date de publication :
12 avr. 2018
Dimensions :
0,9 x 0,6 cm
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Studies the artistic incorporation of religious concepts such as prophecy, eternity, and the afterlife in the contemporary Latin American novel. This book departs from sociopolitical readings by noting the continued relevance of religion in Latin American life and culture, despite modernity's powerful secularizing influence.