José María Arguedas’ novel “Deep Rivers” explores Peruvian identity through indigenous culture, colonial heritage, and nature. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Ernesto, the author tells a story about the search for belonging. We follow a story that is both turbulent and calm, like the rivers that flow through the pages of the book. Between Two Worlds […]
Posted in Arguedas, Blogs | Tagged with Abancay, COA, coming of age, Deep Rivers, Ernesto, history, identity, Indigenous, Peru, Travel, Zumbayllu
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In fact it might even be my favourite book that we’ve read so far. The storytelling and imagery was done beautifully in the novel and I felt like it was the most realistic and relatable read so far.” It made me truly appreciate the resources and privilege I had growing up cause damnnn […]
Posted in Blogs, Zobel | Tagged with academic, Belonging, identity, struggle
“Deep Rivers,” through the perspective of Ernesto, vividly portrays the coming-of-age journey of a young boy, intricately interweaving themes of culture, identity, social justice, and the beauty of nature. Some stories, whether fiction or non-fiction, may not present significant ups and downs when read. Arguedas utilizes Ernesto’s viewpoint to narrate the entire story, rendering the […]
Posted in Arguedas, Blogs | Tagged with boy, coming of age, identity, self
“Deep Rivers” by José María Arguedas delves into the intricate dynamics of culture, identity, and the internal conflicts faced by its central character, Ernesto. Unfolding within a societal backdrop marked by ethnic divisions, the novel portrays Ernesto navigating the tumultuous waters of adolescence, contending with two worlds that refuse to coexist harmoniously, even within his […]
Posted in Arguedas, Blogs | Tagged with identity, Internal Conflict, Music, Natural World, Spiritual Renewal
The early 20th-century French Caribbean island of Martinique serves as the setting for Joseph Zobel’s book Black Shack Alley. The story revolves around José, a young child of mixed ethnic background, and his struggle to define himself in a world defined by racism, colonialism, and social injustice. The book tracks José’s early life and development […]
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Hi again, everyone! This week, I chose to read the book Agostino by Alberto Moravia. This novel was interesting, and I was weirded out at the start of the book. I found myself interested in the narrative and the character devel…
Posted in Blogs | Tagged with Agostino, desire, expectations, identity, mother, New, Odd
Hi again, everyone! This week, I chose to read the book Agostino by Alberto Moravia. This novel was interesting, and I was weirded out at the start of the book. I found myself interested in the narrative and the character devel…
Posted in Blogs | Tagged with Agostino, desire, expectations, identity, mother, New, Odd
Entering Carmen Laforet’s “Nada,” one goes on a moving adventure with Andrea, a character whose story goes beyond fiction to touch our humanity. Set in post-Civil War Spain, Andrea’s story delves into the landscapes of resilience and the desire for identity, going beyond a simple recounting of historical events. Her struggles to find her place […]
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Alberto Moravia is an Italian author who wrote the novel “Agostino”, the book which was first published in 1942 and examines the difficulties of puberty and how cultural factors affect an individual’s perception of self. It centers around the journey of Agostino, the little kid who serves as the main character, as he grows up. […]
Posted in Blogs | Tagged with adolescence, Friendgroup, identity, self-discovery, transition
Moravia’s “Agostino” made me so uncomfortable. I found the very sensual and detailed descriptions of Agostino observing his mother and her physicality to be quite disturbing. However, despite these unpleasant feelings, I appreciated the simple structure of the book and how easy it was to read and understand. Compared to the previous books we have […]
Posted in Blogs, Moravia | Tagged with Abandonment, childhood, identity, relationships, sexuality
