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Ilan Stavans Bücher
Ilan Stavans ist ein herausragender Gelehrter und Schriftsteller, dessen Werk sich mit dem reichen Gewebe der lateinamerikanischen und Latino-Kultur beschäftigt. Als preisgekrönter Autor und Gastgeber von öffentlichen Fernsehsendungen untersucht er kritisch die Schnittstellen von Sprache, Identität und Kulturaustausch. Seine Schriften erforschen die komplexen Narrative, die aus der Vermischung verschiedener Traditionen und Erfahrungen entstehen. Stavans bietet tiefe Einblicke in die hispanische Erfahrung und ihren unauslöschlichen Einfluss auf die breitere gesellschaftliche Landschaft.
Prospero's Mirror
- 323 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Sixteen master translators have chosen their favorite stories from Latin America. Writers and translators include Edith Grossman, Helen R. Lane, Augusto Monterroso, Gregory Rabassa, Alfonso Reyes, Hardie St. Martin, and Luisa Valenzuela. An introductory essay on translation by Ilan Stavans and an epilogue by Margaret Sayers Peden provide entertaining food for thought.
The Seventh Heaven
- 296 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Stavans's Ongoing Quest to Find a Convergence Between the Personal and Historical
Selected Translations
- 208 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
A international collection of poems celebrating the beauty of poetry in different languages.
Jewish Literature: A Very Short Introduction
- 176 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
"An in-depth, thorough exploration of modern Jewish literature from 1492 to the 21st century, rotating around the concept of "aterritoriality" to appreciate the diasporic journey Jews have embarked on across geographic and linguistic spheres from 1492 to the present. At the centre of it are canonical figures like Franz Kafka, Isaac Babel, Bruno Schulz, Anne Frank, Martin Buber, Hannah Arendt, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Saul Bellow, Philip Roth, Grace Paley, Jacobo Timerman, Moacyr Scliar, and Susan Sontag. Unlike the output of other national literatures, Jewish literature doesn't have a fixed address. As a result, its practitioners are at once insiders and outsiders"--
2020 Foreword INDIES Silver Winner for Anthologies Winner of the Canadian Jewish Literary Award (Yiddish) A momentous and diverse anthology of the influences and inspirations of Yiddish voices in America--radical, dangerous, and seductive, but also sweet, generous, and full of life--edited by award-winning authors and scholars Ilan Stavans and Josh Lambert.
A Pre-Columbian Bestiary
- 116 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
Explores forty-six religious, mythical, and imaginary creatures that are integral to the aboriginal worldview of Aymara, Aztecs, Incas, Maya, Nahua, Tabascos, and other cultures of Latin America.
Octavio Paz: A Meditation
- 89 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
Exploring the profound impact of language on identity and experience, this collection features autobiographical meditations by Ilan Stavans. Through personal reflections, he delves into how language shapes our thoughts, relationships, and culture, revealing its integral role in defining our lives.
A young boy discovers a secret language spoken by his Abuela, prompting him to inquire about its origins. His mother's explanation reveals the rich history of Spanish Jews, igniting his passion to learn Ladino. This journey not only connects him to his heritage but also highlights the importance of cultural identity and family ties.