An in-depth analysis by Argentinian literary critic and author Susana Cella regarding the two founding figures of Latin American modernism, a literary movement very closely identified to an autochthonous Hispanic American identity. Both poets, José Martí (Cuba, 1853-1895) and Rubén Darío (Nicaragua, 1867-1916) are tied to the renovation and change that consolidated an autonomous Hispanic American literature. Their verses would forever change our vision of its spirit and pathos.
The lecture will be followed by a Q&A via Zoom with Prof. Cella, moderated by Manuel Rodríguez Ramos, director of our Literature Program.
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This event is part of our CreateNYC Language Access Series on Cuban History, Art, and Literature. It will be held in Spanish and will be streamed through our YouTube channel.
[Image above by Carmen Vivas]
Susana Cella has a Ph.D. in Literature from the University of Buenos Aires, where she teaches and does specialized research on Latin American literature. Her publications include poetry collections, novels, essays, articles in literary journals, a dictionary of Latin American literature, a book on the history of Argentine literature, critical editions of Latin American authors, and journalistic reviews. She has given literary seminars and has participated in international conferences and poetry festivals in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, the United States, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Uruguay and Venezuela. She translates poetry, fiction and essays into English and French.
This event is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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“Los fundadores: José Martí y Rubén Darío” is a complementary presentation of our XXII Congreso Anual, this year dedicated to the further exploration of José Martí’s life and legacy, on the 170th anniversary year of his birth, to be held at Barnard College on Sunday, November 12, 2023.