John Beverley Livres

Part travelogue, part comedy, part romance - a funny, irreverent and informative glimpse of mature living and reflections on life.With perceptive and sometimes thought-provoking insights, a mature male takes a journey around South America, observing the minutiae of life on board ship as well as the wider world beyond. Marc makes genuine connections with his fellow-travellers while relishing the opportunity to reflect on the experiences, relationships and events which have shaped his life so far.However, when he least expects it, he meets someone who will change his life forever...

These four germinal essays by John Beverley sparked the widespread discussion and debate surrounding testimonio--the socially and politically charged Latin American narrative of witnessing--that culminated, with David Stoll's highly publicized attack on Rigoberta Menchu's celebrated testimonial text. Challenging Hardt and Negri's "Empire, Beverley's extensive new introduction examines the broader historical, political, and ethical issues that this literature raises, tracing the development of testimonio from its emergence in the Cold War era to the rise of a globalized economy and of U.S. political hegemony. Informed by postcolonial studies and the current debate over multiculturalism and identity politics, "Testimonio reaches across disciplinary boundaries to show how this particular literature at once represents and enacts new forms of agency on the part of previously repressed social subjects, as well as its potential as a new form of "alliance politics" between those subjects and artists, scientists, teachers, and intellectuals in a variety of local, national, and international contexts.

The term 'subalternity' refers to a condition of subordination brought about by colonisation or other forms of economic, linguistic, and/or cultural dominance. This title examines the relationship between subalternity and representation by analysing the ways in which that relationship has been played out in the domain of Latin American studies.

Exploring the enduring influence of the Baroque period, this book delves into its significance within Spanish and Latin American culture. It examines how Baroque aesthetics and themes resonate in various art forms, literature, and social expressions, highlighting the period's role in shaping cultural identity and artistic innovation. Through detailed analysis, it reveals the complexities of Baroque legacy and its relevance in contemporary cultural discussions.