Javier Maríass Postmodern Praxis

Humor and Interplay between Reality and Fiction in his Novels and Essays

Autori

• Karen van den Berg

Parametri

• 244 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
• Libri di testo
• Mappe e viaggi
• Sulla letteratura

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Focusing on Javier Marías's novels and selected journalistic articles, this study delves into the antirealist elements present in his work, such as the blend of seriousness and humor, and the unreliable narrator. It situates Marías within the post-Franco literary landscape, highlighting his departure from social realism and embrace of postmodernism. The analysis employs various theoretical frameworks to explore humor, the interplay of fact and fiction, and the challenges posed to readers regarding authorial reliability. It offers insights into contemporary Spanish literature and cultural shifts.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

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