Genealogical Fictions: Cultural Periphery and Historical Change in the Modern Novel

This scholarly work explores the evolution of the genealogical novel, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries across various European cultural peripheries like Ireland, Portugal, Sicily, and Spain, as well as Brazil. It analyzes how these novels engage with themes of nationhood, modernity, decline, and the complex interplay between center and periphery. The study examines specific authors and their works, revealing how familial narratives often allegorize broader social, political, and historical transformations. Furthermore, it discusses the influence of literary movements like naturalism and realism on the genre and how authors adapted these movements within their specific contexts. Ultimately, the text argues that the genealogical novel provides a critical lens through which to understand cultural identity and historical change in peripheral spaces.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Genealogical-Fictions-Cultural-Periphery-Historical/dp/142141435X?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=44d63a93421c374b02934d2b880b5da6&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/