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Sandro R. Barros et al., "The Dissidence of Reinaldo Arenas: Queering Literature, Politics, and the Activist Curriculum" (U Florida Press, 2022)
Jan 9, 2024
Reinaldo Arenas, a Cuban writer known for his resistance to normative ideologies, is discussed in this podcast. The speakers explore the relevance of Arenas's work in the contemporary curriculum, his connections with other queer exiled individuals, his rewriting of Cuban history, and the cohesive pedagogy found in his writing. They also reflect on their experience of co-authoring during the pandemic and discuss their ongoing projects.
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- Reynaldo Arenas's literature challenges official narratives and offers alternative perspectives on the Cuban Revolution.
- Arenas's writings blur the boundaries between past and present, critiquing the present and challenging dominant narratives.
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Reynaldo Arenas: A Queer Writer and Activist
Reynaldo Arenas, a queer Latin American writer, was among the first to develop queer literature in the 1960s. He became a prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution, but also broke away from the revolution due to its lack of acceptance of queer activism. Arenas's life and work highlight the importance of queer activism and the intersection of literature and politics.
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