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Fuentes, Terra nostra, and the reconfiguration of Latin American culture /

"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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Abeyta, Michael, 1964-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Columbia : University of Missouri Press, ©2006.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xi, 184 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-173) and index.
ISBN:9780826265111
0826265111