Chaos and Coincidence in Contemporary Spanish Fiction

Walsh, Anne L.

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This book is an investigation of contemporary Spanish fiction, specifically a group of fictional texts (written and film) that appeared in Spain in the first decade of this century (2001- 2010). The author focuses on textual analysis and studies how chaos and coincidence appear in these narratives and shape them. The texts analyzed are Soldados de Salamina (2001) by Javier Cercas, Tu rostro manaña (2002-2007) by Javier Marías, La catedral del mar (2006) by Ildefonso Falcones, Volver (2006) directed by Pedro Almodóvar, Instrucciones para salvar el mundo (2008) by Rosa Montero and El asedio (2010) by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, with reference to other texts by these authors also included. Though very different storytellers, these authors share an interest in chaos as a theme and as a narrative device. This work shows that the recurrence in their stories of the theme of chaos indicates a move away from postmodern apathy to a growing sense of empowerment, both for characters and for their readers. Chaos and Coincidence in Contemporary Spanish Fiction
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Walsh, Anne L.
Titel
Chaos and Coincidence in Contemporary Spanish Fiction
Uitgever
Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften
Jaar
2011
Taal
Engels
Pagina's
162
Gewicht
220 gr
EAN
9783034310185
Afmetingen
211 x 146 x 12 mm
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Paperback

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