Cuban Literature in the United States: From the 1960s to the Present

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This course studies novels, short stories, poetry and essays written from the 1960s to the present by Cuban authors living in the United States. In conjunction with the analysis of literary language, themes, and techniques, the course will also explore issues of autobiographical representation, gender and the sociohistorical conditions in which the works emerged. Authors may include Reinaldo Arenas, Pablo Medina, Mireya Robles. In addition to the readings, documentaries and films related to the topics are integrated into the class discussions.