Childhood in the Works of Silvina Ocampo and Alejandra Pizarnik

Explores the theme of childhood in the cuentista and poet Silvina Ocampo (1903-1993) and the poet Alejandra Pizarnik (1936-1972). This book draws comparisons between these Argentine writers through their shared obsession with childhood, arguing that an understanding of their attitudes to childhood is fundamental to an appreciation of their work.

Product details

• Authors: Fiona J. Mackintosh
• Publisher: Tamesis Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2003
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 240 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 432 g
• Series: Coleccion Tamesis Serie A: Mon
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies