Javier Maríass Postmodern Praxis

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

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• Karen Berg

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244 Seiten

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9 Stunden

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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.

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• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Paperback