商品簡介
In this collection, essays on Manuel Puig's Kiss of the Spider Woman outline how to teach the novel in terms of its themes of state and sexual politics, reception, and narrative strategies that underlie the dialogue between the two main characters. Balderston (Spanish, U. of Iowa) and Masiello (humanities and comparative literature, U. of California, Berkeley) briefly discuss versions and translations of the novel and give historical and political background on 1970s Argentina, along with Puig's biography, suggested readings for undergraduate students, and background readings on the author. This is followed by 13 essays by scholars of Latin American literature from the US and Argentina, who analyze the novel, its themes, and his use of cinematic references and suggest ways to teach the film adaptation with the novel. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
