Inter-America in October 1917 offers a window into Latin American culture, thought, and politics.
This issue gathers scholarly essays, critical studies, and contemporary sketches from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking writers around the Americas. It combines literary analysis with debates on law, society, and global affairs as seen through a early-20th-century North and South American lens.
This edition includes a detailed study of Ruben Dario, tracing his influence on modern Spanish-language poetry and the broader literary movement across Latin America. It also features essays on international law and the concept of necessity, engaging with real-world events of the era and the moral questions they raise. A Parisian bargain day in Chile offers a vivid snapshot of social life and cultural exchange in wartime Latin America. The issue blends biographical notes and critical introductions to key authors, reflecting a magazine that values both culture and current affairs.
- A study of Ruben Dario and his place in contemporary Spanish-American literature.
- Essays on law, necessity, and how nations justify actions under pressure.
- Articles and sketches on cultural life and transnational exchange in Latin America.
- Biographical data and context for the contributing authors.
Ideal for readers of early Latin American literature, history, and cross-cultural analysis seeking a concise view of the period’s ideas and voices.