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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.

Magical Realism & The Latin American Boom

11m 50s

How did “Latin American literature” come to be? In this episode of Crash Course Latin American Literature, we trace the origins of this region’s stories from the pre-Columbian era all the way to the Boom of the 1960s.

Episodes

  • Magical Realism & The Latin American Boom: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Magical Realism & The Latin American Boom

    E2 - 11m 50s

    How did “Latin American literature” come to be? In this episode of Crash Course Latin American Literature, we trace the origins of this region’s stories from the pre-Columbian era all the way to the Boom of the 1960s.

  • Introduction to Latin American Literature: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Introduction to Latin American Literature

    E1 - 12m 3s

    Latin America is a vastly diverse region shaped by a blend of influences. In this episode of Crash Course Latin American Literature, we’ll explore how Latin American authors navigate one big question: Who are we?

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