The Polyphonic Machine - Capitalism, Political Violence, and Resistance in Contemporary Argentine Literature

Provides a study of the interrelations between capitalism and political violence in late twentieth-century Argentina, as reflected in literature. Geraghty reappraises the work three contemporary canonical writers - César Aira, Marcelo Cohen, and Ricardo Piglia - and contributes to the philosophical and historical understanding of the military government and the Dirty War.

About the author

Niall H.D. Geraghty is a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the Institute of Latin American Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London.

Summary

The interrelations between capitalism and political violence in late 20th century Argentina.

Product details

• Authors: Niall H D Geraghty, Niall H. D. Geraghty, Niall H.D. Geraghty
• Publisher: University Of Pittsburgh Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2019
• EAN: 9780822965534
• ISBN: 978-0-8229-6553-4
• No. of pages: 296
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 226 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 431 g
• Series: Pitt Illuminations; Pitt Illuminations; Illuminations
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies