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Episode 52 - Vanessa Angélica Villarreal

The Feminist Present

CHAPTER

Imagination, Loss, and Cultural Narratives

This chapter explores the relationship between imagination and cultural narratives, focusing on how creative expression addresses themes of loss and societal expectations. It critiques the dominance of realism in literature, advocating for the importance of fantasy as a medium for processing collective trauma and exploring alternative realities. The discussion also highlights the significance of memory, identity, and the ethical complexities of storytelling within the context of historical documentation and representation.

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