Overview of Latin American Literature

The '______' is an example of how some narratives from the K'iche' Maya were preserved after Europeans arrived.

During the colonial period, European literary styles were adapted by ______ and ______ authors to reflect their experiences of conquest and colonization.

Foundational fictions purpose

Gauchesque poetry significance

19th-century female Latin American writers

At the end of the ______ century, the modernismo movement significantly altered Latin American literature.

The modernismo movement not only sought a new literary voice but also engaged in ______ and expressed ______ sentiments.

The ______ century saw the emergence of indigenismo, focusing on the lives and rights of ______ peoples.

Writers like ______ and ______ were forerunners of magical realism, innovating in narrative techniques and influencing future genre developments.

Key authors of Latin American Boom

Narrative techniques in the Boom

Socio-political reflection in Boom literature

The ______ genre in Latin American literature serves as a tool for social critique by presenting personal accounts of those usually overlooked by society.

Latin American writer ______ is noted for achieving global acclaim during the Post-Boom era.

In the Post-Boom phase, Latin American literature saw an increase in ______, including irony and humor.

Contemporary Latin American chroniclers have revitalized the genre of ______, focusing on detailed, narrative storytelling.

Jorge Luis Borges' literary influence