Essays on Hilda Hilst: Between Brazil and World Literature (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783319563176)

This book is the first collection of critical essays on Hilda Hilst (1930-2004) published in English. It brings together a variety of perspectives on one of Latin America's most inventive and innovative authors. Nine essays by scholars and translators reflect about various aspects of her work, placing it in the context of Brazil and world literature. During her lifetime, Hilst won several major national literary awards and attracted legions of devoted readers. Her writing spanned styles and genres, encompassing poetry, theatre, and experimental fiction. She was also considered to be "a writer's writer," and her literary achievements eluded both mainstream acclaim and international recognition. In recent years, Hilst's books have enjoyed increased visibility in Brazil and beyond. A host of translators (including three contributors to this volume) have finally made some of her masterpieces available in English. This pioneering collection of essays should excite longtime readers andintroduce her to a new audience.

Author: Adam Morris
ISBN-10: 3319563173
ISBN-13: 9783319563176
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 06/04/2018
Pages: 177
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.50d