Celebrating Latin American Writers

Explore the rich literary world of Latin America and celebrate the works of some of its most influential writers.

Explore the rich literary world of Latin America and celebrate the works of some of its... more

Hosted byCourtney E. Smith

Curated byJorge Patino, Hark Editor

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Puerto Rico’s History in Julia de Burgos’ Poem ‘Rio Grande de Loiza’

Hosts Cristy analyzes and reads Julia de Burgos' poem, Rio Grande de Loiza

Puerto Rico’s History in Julia de Burgos’ Poem ‘Rio Grande de Loiza’

How To Love Lit Podcast

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Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, the First Published Feminist in the New World

Known for her poetic genius, Sor Juana was the first published feminist of the New World.

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, the First Published Feminist in the New World

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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The Genius of Borges’ ‘Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote’

If you decided to write Cervantes' 'The Quixote' today, how would you do it? Writer Alberto Manguel analyzes the genius of Borges’ exploration of language through his short story, 'Pierre Menard'. From the podcast Literate.

The Genius of Borges’ ‘Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote’

Literate

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Gabriel Garcia Márquez on the Magical Realism of Latin America’s History

Gabriel Garcia Márquez 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' introduced magical realism to the world.

Gabriel Garcia Márquez on the Magical Realism of Latin America’s History

The History of Literature

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Deconstructing Borders in Luis Alberto Urrea’s Work

“A Border is an imposed metaphor on a family,” writes Mexican-American author Luis Alberto Urrea. In this episode from On Being, Alberto Urrea discusses the meaning, history and nature of borders throughout his life and work.

Deconstructing Borders in Luis Alberto Urrea’s Work

On Being with Krista Tippett

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‘Tonight I Can Write’ By Pablo Neruda

Hear one of Neruda’s most well-known poems, Tonight I Can Write the Saddest Lines, taken from his 1924 poetry collection, Twenty Poems of Love. From the Read Me a Poem podcast.

Read Me a Poem

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