A Thematic Analysis of the Contemporary Ecuadorian Novel

Author

Wayne L. Allison

Publication Date

6-15-1964

Abstract

The modern Ecuadorian novel contains many autochthonous features common to several of the less advanced nations of Latin America. The fact that it is heavily sociological in nature will come as no surprise to any serious student of Latin American literature. Economic dissatisfaction, social reform, leftist political propaganda, and inordinate sexual desires are not themes used exclusively by the Ecuadorians. Like many other Latin American writers, the Ecuadorian novelists find inspiration in European political and social philosophies. Almost with exception they portray the seamy side of their society and, like Zola, concentrate their attention on the wretchedness of the masses, perverted passions and inhuman treatment of the working classes.

Degree Name

Spanish & Portuguese (PhD)

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

Spanish and Portuguese

First Committee Member (Chair)

Marshall Rutherford Nason

Second Committee Member

William Frederick Jekel DeJongh

Third Committee Member

Albert Richard Lopes

Fourth Committee Member

Raymond Ralph MacCurdy

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Recommended Citation

Allison, Wayne L.. "A Thematic Analysis of the Contemporary Ecuadorian Novel." (1964). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/span_etds/160