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Nazi Literature in the Americas (New Directions Book),Used
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A 'biographical dictionary' gathering 30 brief accounts of poets, novelists and editors (all fictional) who espouse fascist or extremely rightwing political views. Nazi Literature in the Americas was the first of Roberto Bolao's books to reach a wide public. When it was published by Seix Barral in 1996, critics in Spain were quick to recognize the arrival of an important new talent. The book presents itself as a biographical dictionary of American writers who flirted with or espoused extreme rightwing ideologies in the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries. It is a tour de force of black humor and imaginary erudition.Nazi Literature in the Americas is composed of short biographies, including descriptions of the writers' works, plus an epilogue ('for Monsters'), which includes even briefer biographies of persons mentioned in passing. All of the writers are imaginary, although they are all carefully and credibly situated in real literary worlds. Ernesto Prez Masn, for example, in the sample included here, is an imaginary member of the real Orgenes group in Cuba, and his farcical clashes with Jos Lezama Lima recall stories about the spats between Lezama Lima and Virgilio Piera, as recounted in Guillermo Cabrera Infante's Mea Cuba. The origins of the imaginary writers are diverse. Authors from twelve different countries are included. The countries with the most representatives are Argentina (8) and the USA (7).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Nazi Literature in the Americas' about? A: 'Nazi Literature in the Americas' is a biographical dictionary that features 30 fictional accounts of poets, novelists, and editors who espouse fascist or extreme right-wing political views. It presents these writers' fictional biographies along with descriptions of their imaginary works.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Nazi Literature in the Americas' is Roberto Bolaño, a highly regarded Chilean writer known for his unique narrative style.
- Q: When was 'Nazi Literature in the Americas' published? A: 'Nazi Literature in the Americas' was published on May 29, 2009.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Nazi Literature in the Americas' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in literary satire? A: Yes, 'Nazi Literature in the Americas' is noted for its black humor and satirical take on extreme political ideologies, making it suitable for readers who appreciate literary satire.
- Q: Are the writers in the book real or fictional? A: All the writers featured in 'Nazi Literature in the Americas' are fictional, although they are placed within real literary contexts and settings.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of political ideologies, literary criticism, and the complexities of right-wing thought through a humorous and imaginative lens.
- Q: Can this book be considered a work of fiction? A: Yes, 'Nazi Literature in the Americas' is a work of fiction that creatively presents imaginary biographies within a fictional framework.
- Q: Is this book recommended for academic study? A: While 'Nazi Literature in the Americas' is a work of fiction, it can be a valuable resource for discussions on literature, politics, and the interplay between the two, making it relevant for academic study in those fields.