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Between myth and reference: Puig and Ionesco.

Authors :
Issacharoff, Michael
Madrid, Lelia
Source :
Romanic Review. May96, Vol. 87 Issue 3, p419. 12p.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Explores elements of myth and reference in the works of Manuel Puig and Eugene Ionesco. Diametric opposition between myth and reference; Both writers' use of strategies like reversal of roles, merging of characters and repetition of segments of dialogue; Link between a universe of myth and a world of repetition; Oscillation of language between the referential and the conceptual.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00358118
Volume :
87
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Romanic Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9609280754