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Crash Course Latin American Literature

Welcome to Crash Course Latin American Literature! In 13 episodes, Curly Velasquez will introduce you to the themes, trends, and movements that have breathed life into Latin American literature for centuries. From Indigenous texts to contemporary novels, we’ll explore how Latin American authors have been shaped by the dynamic cultures, history, and politics around them.

1 Season · 13 Episodes

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The Importance of Translation

Season 1 Episode 13 | 10m 22s | CC

Literature doesn’t begin and end when a writer puts words on a page. In our final episode of Crash Course Latin American Literature, we’ll explore how literature is shaped by readers and translators, too.

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