Doubles and Hybrids in Latin American Gothic focuses on a recurrent motif that is fundamental in the Gothic-the double. This volume explores how this ancient notion acquires tremendous force in a region, Latin America, which is itself defined by duplicity (indigenous/European, autochthonous religions/Catholic). Despite this duplicity and at the same time because of it, this region has also generated "mestizaje," or forms resulting from racial mixing and hybridity. This collection, then, aims to contribute to the current discussion about the Gothic in Latin America by examining the doubles and hybrid forms that result from the violent yet culturally fertile process of colonization that took place in the area.

About the Author

Antonio Alcala is a Chair of the Humanities Department and Literature Professor at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico City.

Ilse Marie Bussing Lopez is a Professor of English Literature and a Professor in Gothic Literature in the Master's in Literature at the University of Costa Rica.

Reviews

Alcala Gonzalez and Bussing's new collection is a timely exploration of the value of the double to Latin America. It is also a great example of what non-Anglophone cultures can teach more traditional academia about the global reach and significance of Gothic tropes. --Dr Xavier Aldana Reyes, Senior Lecturer in English Literature and Film at Manchester Metropolitan University

Book Information
ISBN 9781032240299
Author Antonio Alcala Gonzalez
Format Paperback
Page Count 242
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 331g