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Ghostly Embodiments of Migration: Jarmila Očkayová’s Aesthetics of Estrangement and Transnationalism in L’essenziale è invisibile agli occhi.

Authors :
Redford, Renata
Source :
MLN. Jan2017, Vol. 132 Issue 1, p223-243. 21p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

A literary criticism of the book "L'essenziale è invisibile agli occhi" by Jarmila Očkayová, is presented. It outlines the themes and the behavior of the characters in the book in relation to border crossing, migration, estrangement, and transnationalism. Also discussed are the use of sickness and physical symptoms to illustrate the protagonist's psychological trauma, as well as elements of the author's life that may have contributed to the creation of characters in the book.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00267910
Volume :
132
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
MLN
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
122070611
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/mln.2017.0011