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RMST 202 Literatures and Cultures of the Romance World II: Modern to Post-Modern
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‘The Book of Chameleons’ — José Eduardo Agualusa

The Book of Chameleons by José Eduardo Agualusa is beautiful and unique to read. The book was also very dreamy and it seemed like I didn’t know what was true and what was a lie or dream throughout the book. We follow the gecko’s point of view back and forth between reality, dreams, and the […]

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Manea’s “The Trenchcoat” – Week 9

Manea’s “The Trenchcoat” was an enjoyable novella to read, although it left me fairly confused. Most things seemed to have a hidden meaning that was often going over my head. Especially after learning about all the censorship talking place at this time, it confirmed that likely what was being read was meant to be perceived […]

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