Escritos Críticos

Etiqueta: fiction

  • The Word

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    The protagonist grapples with anxiety as he approaches door H, reflecting on the facade of societal norms and the dangers of speaking freely. In a moment of panic, he mistakenly associates his attempt to declare «peace» with a threat, leading to arrest. His internal struggle mirrors broader themes of surveillance and censorship.

  • City of the Moon

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    City of the Moon was conceived prior to the events of September 11, 2001, and completed following the U.S. invasion of Iraq. The book serves as a poignant metaphor for a civilization that perceives itself as superior and thus feels justified in imposing its moral standards on others—turning myth into reality through fanatical ideologies. Two…

  • Deconstructing “The American dream” in selected works of Hari Kunzru and Jorge Majfud

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    By Sumit Gupta, PhD. Jawaharlal Nehru University, NewDelhi The quest for the betterment of social and economicstatus has led human beings to move from one place to another from time immemorial. In this process, immigrants often encounter various changes and challenges that, at times, are easy to adapt and overcome, but in the majority of…

  • Crisis (IV)

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     Jorge Majfud’s books at Amazon>>   Crisis IV (Spanish) Crisis (IV)       Saturday September 20.  Dow Jones: 11,388 San Francisco, California. 5:30 AM   We were feeling really laid back at Lilian’s party when he arrived with his usual two little friends, Patrick and the other guy whose name I don’t remember.  I…