Sumario: | This book explores the discursive construction of violence in Colombian novels from 1994 to 2011, focusing on how literature portrays the pervasive influence of narcotrafficking. Vanessa Solano Cohen examines the intersection of literature and social violence, emphasizing the narrative urgency and aesthetic imposition of representing Colombia's violent history. The work delves into the metaphorical dialogues between different contexts of violence, illustrating how novels reflect and interrogate the realities of narcoculture and internal conflict. The author's purpose is to analyze the literary representation of violence as a cultural and social phenomenon. This scholarly work is intended for academics and students in social studies, literature, and Latin American studies, providing insights into the complex relationship between narrative and societal issues in Colombia.
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