Daniel Shank Cruz

An individual who explores literature's role in society through Mennonite literature and personal experience as a culturally Mennonite, queer, Latinx person.

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Dec 24, 2023 • 46min

Daniel Shank Cruz, "Ethics for Apocalyptic Times: Theapoetics, Autotheory, and Mennonite Literature" (Penn State UP, 2023)

Daniel Shank Cruz, an individual exploring literature's role in society through Mennonite literature, discusses how literature can help us navigate crises like the pandemic, climate change, and global fascism. They introduce the concept of theapoetics and discuss its application to queer and decolonial thinking. The podcast also explores the significance of Mennonite literature, the relationship between literature and the Divine, and the transformative power of reading.