{"product_id":"9788415260967","title":"What is the purpose of literary studies?","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat are literary studies for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a context where Spanish-language literature enjoys indisputable international recognition, Marco Ángel poses an essential question: what is the real function of literary studies in Hispanic America? This brief but incisive essay invites the reader to reflect on the value and utility of literary criticism and theory beyond the academic sphere. Through lucid analysis, the author examines the current state of the discipline, questioning its social relevance and its capacity to engage with the contemporary world. An indispensable work for those who seek to understand the role of literature in Hispanic culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book starts from an observation: literary production in Spanish is experiencing a boom, with a consolidated presence on the international stage. However, the author asks whether literary studies, as a field of knowledge, have managed to keep pace with this success. Throughout its pages, Marco Ángel analyzes the relationship between academic criticism and literary creation, exploring how methods of analysis, theory, and literary history can (or cannot) connect with readers and current social issues. It is a reflection on the relevance of the discipline in a rapidly changing world, where literature competes with other media and languages. The essay does not offer definitive answers, but rather opens a necessary debate about the future of literary studies in the Hispanic American sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and cultural function of literary studies in Hispanic America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between academic criticism and contemporary literary creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent state of literary theory and history in the Spanish-speaking world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelevance of literature in Spanish in the global context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDebate on the practical utility of humanistic training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and professors of literature, philology, and the humanities who wish to reflect critically on their own discipline. It will also be of great interest to writers, literary critics, and passionate readers who wonder about the value of literature beyond aesthetic pleasure. It is an ideal read for those looking for a brief, rigorous, and accessible essay on the role of literary studies in today's society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn updated and contextualized reflection on the state of literary criticism in the Hispanic American sphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the relationship between the success of literature in Spanish and the work of literary studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical analysis that invites a rethinking of the practical utility of the humanities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to participate in the debate on the future of the discipline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA stimulating read that connects literary theory with contemporary cultural problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Marco Ángel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Anthropos Editorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Literature: history and criticism, literary studies: general\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Autores Textos y Temas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: February 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 171 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a timely and necessary essay that addresses a fundamental question for the field of Hispanic letters. Marco Ángel manages to pose a complex debate with clarity and conciseness, offering a work that functions both as an introduction to the subject and as a stimulus for reflection by specialists. Its brevity (128 pages) makes it an agile read, ideal for those seeking to delve into the meaning of literary studies without getting lost in technicalities. Recommended for all those interested in the value of literature and criticism in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409997259099,"sku":"9788415260967","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841526096.jpg?v=1781899781","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415260967","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}