Circe and the Sirens: from Greek epic to Hispanic American microfi ction
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Greek literature, Odyssey, microfi ction, classical mythology, Circe, sirens, comparative literature, intertextuality, pervivence of Homer, literary Postmodernism.
Abstract
This paper analyzes the continuity of the Homeric adventures of Circe and the sirens in Hispanic American microfi ction. To do this, we depart from Greek Archaic epic to make an approach to the tradition of these Odyssean topics, trying to detect major literary milestones that may have infl uenced directly or indirectly Postmodern fl ash fi ction. Then we choose and comment a sample of micro-stories inspired by the episodes of Circe and the sirens, which allow us to draw general conclusions about the survival of these Homeric motifs in contemporary Hispanic American microfi ction.Downloads
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2017-04-06
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Galindo Esparza A. (2017). Circe and the Sirens: from Greek epic to Hispanic American microfi ction. Cuadernos de Filología Clásica. Estudios griegos e indoeuropeos, 27, 235-265. https://doi.org/10.5209/CFCG.55712
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