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Book SynopsisMigration Literature in Translation explores the unique case of Latinx literature translated into Spanish, drawing from Latinx studies, sociology, political philosophy, and cultural studies. The book focuses on works by Helena MarÃa Viramontes, Achy Obejas, Daisy HernÃndez, and Junot DÃaz, analysing migration literature and translation as a social practice. Cussel introduces the integrated translation critique, a new methodology that examines the transformation of texts through translation and their reception, while incorporating empirical social research methods. This innovative approach highlights the roles of various actorsâscholars, translators, authors, reviewers, and readersâin shaping Latinx literary texts' mobility and meaning across languages and cultures.
Through qualitative research including focus groups, questionnaires and fieldwork in Europe, Latin America and the US, Cussel sheds light on how transnational readers engage with translated migrant sto
