Latin American Literature of the “Boom”

Catalog description

In-depth examination of Latin American authors such as Borges, Rulfo, Fuentes, Vargas Llosa, García Marquez, and Carpentier. Emphasis on the innovative structure and language brought to Hispanic literature by this movement. Study of cultural, social, political, and literary factors that contributed to the emergence of this movement. Conducted in Spanish. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with graduate standing in Spanish.