Diamela Eltit

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Set against the backdrop of the oppressive Pinochet regime in Chile, the author’s work from the 1980s reflects a response to a climate of censorship and violence. Eltit employs a radical, insurrectional poetics that challenges the foundations of authoritarian power and discourse. Her writing serves as a bold critique of the sociopolitical landscape, showcasing the resilience of creativity in the face of repression.