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Early Modern Neurodiversity Studies
"Early modern neurodiversity studies is an emerging field that considers the literature and culture of the Renaissance (c. 1500–1700) through the lens of neurodiversity: the fact that human minds naturally vary in their cognitive, emotional, and sensory functioning.." – By Bradley J. Irish
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Latin American Literature and World Literature
"Latin American literature was not canonized within world literature until the 20th century. Since the colonial era, it has been perceived as navigating a tension between emancipation from and conformity to Europe; the pressure to conform to..." – By Gesine Müller
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