The Question of identity: Lithuanian - American
Collection:
Mokslo publikacijos / Scientific publications
Document Type:
Straipsnis / Article
Language:
Anglų kalba / English
Title:
The Question of identity: Lithuanian - American / Canadian writers
Authors:
In the Journal:
Lituanus. 2019, vol. 65, no. 4, p. 47-96
Subject Category:
Summary / Abstract:
LTReikšminiai žodžiai: Išeivių literatūra; Rašytojai; Poetai; Publicistai; Emigrantai (Diaspora); Literature of emigrants; Writers; Poets; Publicists; Emigrants.
ENThe article discusses how issues of identity were and are approached by several generations of exile and expatriate Lithuanian writers. Basing her insights on extensive review of literature as well as interviews with contemporary American and Canadian Lithuanian writers, the author provides an overview of identity construction strategies, and emphasizes differences between several generations. [From the publication]
ISSN:
0024-5089
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