David William Foster Libros

"Essays study sexuality in several literary and cultural manifestations in the Hispanic world on both sides of the Atlantic from the Golden Age in Spain to the present. Examines sexuality in Don Quijote and watercolors painted by Gustavo Adolfo Becquer and his brother. Various essays also examine Latin American novels, magazines, and the bolero. Considers topics such as the concept of 'hispanidad', ethnicity, and nation in relation to diverse manifestations of sexuality"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

The book explores the evolution of graphic narrative in Argentina and Brazil, highlighting the significant impact of Héctor Oesterheld's El Eternauta, which emerged in the 1980s as a response to Argentina's military dictatorship. This work serves as a cultural touchstone, symbolizing resistance against tyranny through its extraterrestrial invasion narrative. In contrast, Brazil's graphic narratives, such as Daytripper by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá, address contemporary issues of modernity and identity, reflecting the country’s journey post-democracy and the complexities of its society.