SPAN 317 Enigmatic Microfictions (Microcuentos) in Spain and Latin America
This course examines the origin and evolution of the modern literary genre of microfiction (el microcuento) in its socio-historical contexts. This genre, often described as literature-at-a-glance, is characterized by brevity and relies on a precise language, humor, parody, irony, and satire. The stories are often philosophical and poetic. The course explores the multifaceted and hybrid characteristics of Spanish and Latin American microcuentos' production by also offering a theoretical and critical framework. Categories of analysis will concern the genre and its possible definitions and problematic applications. Fulfills CUA humanities and literature requirements.