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RMST 202 Literatures and Cultures of the Romance World II: Modern to Post-Modern
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Ferrante; These two would not pass the buzzfeed friendship quizzes

This week’s reading of Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend honestly left me quite confused and a little bit frustrated. Funnily enough, my brilliant friend actually lent me the physical copy of this book when I told her I was reading … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Ferrante | Tagged with childhood, Envy, friends, friendship, Italy, love, Wealth

Is Lina a Girls Girl? – Female friendships on My Brilliant Friend

Hi Everyone! Last book of the semester, congrats to everyone for almost making it to the end! This week I read My Brilliant Friend written by Elena Ferrante. I think this book lands in my top 3, along with Arlt for sure. This book discusses themes of friendship, class, poverty, love, relationships. It is truly […]

Posted in Blogs | Tagged with class, friendship, love, My brilliant friend, poverty, realistic, relationships, Wealth

Unraveling the World of Silvio Astier in Roberto Arlt’s ‘Mad Toy’

I thoroughly enjoyed delving into Roberto Arlt’s, Mad Toy (El juguete rabioso), immersing myself in the compelling narrative that unfolds the tumultuous life of Silvio Astier, a youth entrenched in poverty, yearning for a better existence amid the harsh realities that envelop him. Published in 1926, the novel intricately explores Silvio’s escapades, his intrigue with criminality, […]

Posted in Arlt, Blogs | Tagged with love, poverty, Societal Hierarchies, Wealth

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