POÉTICA DE LOS INADVERTIDOS: NARRADORAS TRANSCULTURADORAS (1923-2017)

Abstract

This dissertation explores how historically segregated groups, conceptualized as the “inadvertidos” (the unnoticed), are depicted in the works of six Latin American women writers: Marta Brunet, Rachel de Queiroz, Sara Gallardo, Gaby Vallejo Canedo, Gabriela Alemán, and Fernanda Melchor. These authors are connected through their emphasis on poetic composition, which privilege lyrical language over conventional prose. The primary aim of this analysis is to demonstrate how this tendency challenges the traditional realist narrative style typically used to represent marginalized groups and historical events. I argue that the distinctive style adopted by these six authors deepens the complexity of their characters' stories by using poetic language. To grasp the importance of poetics in portraying the inadvertidos, my study delves into the narrative tools and literary movements that enable the depiction of the sensitive aspects of each character’s experience. In addition, I engage with Ángel Rama’s academic debate on literary regionalism and narrative transculturation, where he discusses the creative project of transcultural writers and their return to pre-colonial Latin American roots while experimenting with modern narrative techniques. My research contrasts Rama’s theory with these six novels and proposes an expansion of his framework, incorporating female writers into his literary genealogy. The value of this research lies in its potential to revitalize discussions on concepts such as the subaltern, agency, regionalism, and the avant-garde. Through this analysis, my study not only contributes to literary debates but also explores the intersectionality between literature, history, and politics—three interconnected spheres that underlie the construction of the inadvertidos. By examining their portrayals in these novels, I aim to shift the understanding of their stories from an ethnographic to a poetic perspective.