Entrevista a Marta Aponte Alsina. Mayo de 2024
Interview with Marta Aponte Alsina. May 2024
Author(s): Martina BarinováSubject(s): History, Language and Literature Studies, Scientific Life
Published by: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Keywords: interviews; Puerto Rico; colonial history; creative freedom; body and memory; resistance; feminism;
Summary/Abstract: Marta Aponte Alsina, a prominent Puerto Rican author, discusses her journey from a stable job to a full-time writer, emphasizing the economic challenges and the importance of creative freedom. She reflects on the historical and cultural influences in her work, particularly the colonial history of Puerto Rico and its relationship with the United States. Aponte Alsina also explores the role of the body, memory, and identity in her writing, highlighting the intersection of personal and collective histories. Her novels often delve into themes of resistance, feminism, and the supernatural, drawing from Puerto Rican and Caribbean traditions.
Journal: Romanica Olomucensia
- Issue Year: 36/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 157-166
- Page Count: 10
- Language: Spanish
