| Identity, Memory, and Diaspora: Voices of Cuban-American Artists, Writers, and Philosophers Contributor(s): Gracia, Jorge J. E. (Editor), Bosch, Lynette M. F. (Editor), Alvarez Borland, Isabel (Editor) |
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ISBN: 079147318X ISBN-13: 9780791473184 Publisher: State University of New York Press OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | American - Hispanic American - Literary Criticism | American - Hispanic American |
| Dewey: 700.896 |
| Series: SUNY Series in Latin American and Iberian Thought and Culture |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (1.05 lbs) 296 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This fascinating volume contains interviews with nineteen prominent Cuban-American artists, writers, and philosophers who tell their stories and share what they consider important for understanding their work. Struggling with issues of Cuban-American identity in particular and social identity in general, they explore such questions as how they see themselves, how they have dealt with the diaspora and their memories, what they have done to find a proper place in their adopted country, and how their work has been influenced by the experience. Their answers reveal different perspectives on art, literature, and philosophy, and the different challenges encountered personally and professionally. The interviews are gathered into three groups: nine artists, six writers, and four philosophers. An introductory essay for each group is included, and the interviews are accompanied by brief biographical notes, along with samples of the work of those interviewed. |