María Odette Canivell Arzú crée des récits qui explorent la relation complexe entre le pouvoir et l'identité. Ses explorations littéraires dissèquent souvent la construction de symboles nationaux et de mythes héroïques, examinant leur profonde influence sur la pensée contemporaine. Arzú combine habilement l'analyse littéraire avec des contextes culturels et politiques plus larges. Les lecteurs trouveront son œuvre éclairante, révélant l'interaction complexe entre la littérature, l'histoire et les mouvements intellectuels.
Literary Narratives and the Cultural Imagination analyzes the cultural imaginaries of the United Kingdom and Spain through their national heroes, King Arthur and Don Quijote, and compares the ways in which they have been constructed as marketing tools.
National heroes are a staple of practically every culture in the world. Through the analysis of the traits, values and personality of heroes it is possible to get a glimpse into the psyche of a given culture. By examining the figures of Don Quijote de La Mancha and King Arthur, a comparison of the world view, of the mores, and of the ideal characteristics that made Spain and Great Britain choose these exceptional representatives can be attained, highlighting the similarities and differences between both cultures.