Fuentes,Terra nostra, and the reconfiguration of Latin American culture / Michael Abeyta.
"Grounding his study on the work of Derrida and Bataille, Abeyta focuses on the theme of the gift in Carlos Fuentes's Terra Nostra. Analyzing how gift giving, excess, expenditure, sacrifice, and exchange shape the novel, he reveals its relevance to current discussions about the relationshi...
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| Year of Publication: | 2006 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 184 p. :; ill. |
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| Summary: | "Grounding his study on the work of Derrida and Bataille, Abeyta focuses on the theme of the gift in Carlos Fuentes's Terra Nostra. Analyzing how gift giving, excess, expenditure, sacrifice, and exchange shape the novel, he reveals its relevance to current discussions about the relationship between art and the gift"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 161-173) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780826216410 (hard cover : alk. paper) 0826216412 (hard cover : alk. paper) |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | Michael Abeyta. |