Description
Feminist Theory
Book Summary
This work, coordinated by Iris M. Zavala, constitutes the first volume of a brief feminist history of Spanish literature in the Castilian language. Through rigorous analysis, the book explores how literature becomes a fundamental tool for epistemology and the construction of the subject from a feminist perspective. An essential text for understanding the discourses and differences that have marked contemporary literary criticism.
What is it about?
Feminist Theory: Discourses and Difference, the first volume in the series, addresses the intersection between feminist theory and Spanish literature. The work examines how literary production not only reflects, but also constructs and deconstructs gender identities. Starting from a critical approach, it analyzes the role of literature as a basis for a new epistemology, questioning traditional canons and proposing a rereading of texts from a feminist viewpoint. The book delves into the notion of difference and how literary discourses have contributed to the formation of the female subject in the context of the Castilian language.
Main Themes
- Feminist theory applied to Spanish literature.
- Construction of the subject from a gender perspective.
- Epistemology and feminist literary criticism.
- Analysis of discourses and differences in literary production.
- Revision of the Spanish literary canon from a feminist standpoint.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students, researchers, and professionals in literature, gender studies, and the humanities. It is also of great interest to readers seeking a deep understanding of how feminism has influenced literary criticism and the reinterpretation of the history of Spanish literature.
What this book offers
- A solid theoretical foundation for understanding the relationship between feminism and literature.
- Critical tools for analyzing literary texts from a gender perspective.
- A rereading of Spanish literary history that questions traditional approaches.
- Keys to understanding the construction of the female subject in literary discourse.
Technical Specifications
- Author: ZAVALA, IRIS M.
- Publisher: ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: LITERATURE AND LITERARY STUDIES, GENDER STUDIES: WOMEN
- Collection: NONE
- Publication Date: January 2012
- Number of pages: 143
- Weight: 201 g
Editorial Assessment
Feminist Theory is a reference work for those wishing to delve into feminist literary criticism applied to the Hispanic realm. Its academic approach and theoretical rigor make it an indispensable read for specialists, although its moderate length also makes it accessible to readers interested in the subject. The volume lays the foundations for a broader project, offering a refreshing perspective on Spanish literature.