José Lezama Lima: A Celebrated Yet Overlooked Cuban Novelist
The French art magazine Le Trait has dedicated a special dossier to Cuban novelist José Lezama Lima, featuring critical studies and previously unpublished writings. Lezama Lima, often compared to Proust and Joyce, faced harsh criticism upon the 1966 publication of his novel 'Paradiso' in 1966. Despite later recognition of his poetic and narrative talent, he remains relatively unread. The dossier aims to revive interest in his work.
Key facts
- José Lezama Lima is a Cuban novelist compared to Proust and Joyce.
- His novel 'Paradiso' was published in 1966 and initially received harsh criticism.
- Lezama Lima's talent is now widely recognized but he remains little read.
- The magazine Le Trait has devoted a dossier to Lezama Lima.
- The dossier includes studies and unpublished works by the author.
Entities
Artists
- José Lezama Lima
Institutions
- Le Trait
Sources
- artpress —