Abstract
This chapter argues that twin discourses of Chile's bounty and beauty, as described by Che, other travel writers and Chileans, represented Chile’s claim to modernity. But these discourses had little basis on the reality for millions of Chileans. Thus Che’s travels in Chile, combined with other accounts of the period, offer a window onto a moment in the country’s history and self-depiction, albeit through the particular views and partial account of these visitors and Chileans.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Che's travels |
Subtitle of host publication | the making of a revolutionary in 1950s Latin America |
Editors | Paulo Drinot |
Place of Publication | Durham and London |
Publisher | Duke University Press |
Pages | 53-87 |
Number of pages | 35 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780822347675, 0822347679 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Che
- Chile
- travel writing
- gender