Presented by co-authors Marina Bettaglio, Associate Professor of Hispanic and Italian Studies (University of Victoria) and Olga Albarrán Caselles, Sessional Lecturer of Spanish (UBC FHIS)
Moderated by María Adelaida Escobar, Lecturer of Spanish (UBC FHIS)
Co-sponsored by UBC Latin American Studies
About the talk:
What is the relationship between artistic creation and human reproduction? How have female authors confronted a canon marked by an androcentric perspective that simultaneously praises and denigrates motherhood? Motherhood is perhaps one of the best-kept secrets with enormous creative potential that, nevertheless, has been conveniently silenced—until now:
Madres que cuentan / Mothers Who Count (2024), edited by Marina Bettaglio and Olga Albarrán Caselles, presents 16 interviews with prominent writers in the Latin American literary field who, in recent years, have published works that make motherhood the central theme of their narratives, including Claudia Piñeiro, Lola López Mondéjar, Gabriela Wiener, Mar García Puig, Rosario Izquierdo, and Margarita García Robayo.
This event will be held in Spanish.
About the FHIS Research Seminar:
Hosted by the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) and open to the entire UBC community, the FHIS Research Seminar is a forum for sharing the latest research related to French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Romance Studies. Each seminar involves thought-provoking presentations by guest speakers, faculty members, and graduate students. Engage in lively discussions, connect with fellow scholars, and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and light refreshments. Please RSVP in advance to confirm your attendance.
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If you have questions, please contact Dr. Katharina Piechocki (katharina.piechocki@ubc.ca).
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