Zapatista Stories For Dreaming An-Other World

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By Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos and Colectivo Relampago and JoAnn Wypijewsk

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Zapatista Stories For Dreaming An-Other World is a collection of tales capturing the spirit and philosophy of the Zapatista movement. Through a series of parables and narratives, the book explores themes of resistance, community, and the struggles for justice and equality. These stories, imbued with magic realism, offer a heartfelt glimpse into the ideals and aspirations of the Zapatista cause, inviting readers to envision and dream of a different world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy narratives that blend political thought with folklore and imagination. It offers a collection of tales that inspire reflection on social justice and alternative ways of living. If you're intrigued by stories that illuminate the struggle and hope of a people envisioning a different world, this will captivate your interest.

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In this gorgeous collection of allegorical stories, Subcomandante Marcos, idiosyncratic spokesperson of the Zapatistas, has provided "an accidental archive" of a revolutionary group's struggle against neo-liberalism.

For 30 years, the Zapatistas have influenced and inspired movements worldwide, showing that another world is possible. They have infused Left politics with a distinct imaginary—and an imaginative, literary, or poetic dimension—organising horizontally, outside and against the state, and with a profound respect for difference as a source of political insight, not division.

Marcos's inspiring and sometimes Kafkaesque stories bear witness to how a defense of indigenous traditions can become a lever for the construction of a new anti-capitalist and anti-patriarchal world.

With commentaries that illuminate their historical, political, and literary contexts and an introduction by the translators, this timeless elegiac volume is perfect for lovers of literature and lovers of revolution.

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This book weaves together tales of Zapatista revolutionary struggles with a mix of humour, poetry, and cultural commentary, providing readers with a unique narrative experience. Noted for its captivating storytelling and insightful analysis, the work is praised for its translation and contextual clarity which bring the Zapatista imagination vividly to life, resonating with themes of autonomy and hope. Through expertly crafted stories, the book offers readers lenses to explore wider movements and their contexts, inviting engagement with radical hope and the belief in possible just futures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781629639703

Publisher: PM Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: PM Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

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Colectivo Relampago Fiction General Fiction JoAnn Wypijewsk Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos

About the Author

Subcomandante Insurgente Marcos of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) was the Zapatista spokesperson until May of 2014 when the Zapatistas decided that his role had come to an end. While "Marcos" disappeared, he was reborn under a different name: Subcomandante Galeano, again adopting thename of a fallen comrade. Lightning Collective, or Colectivo Relámpago, is a translators' collective of Zapatista solidarity activists based in Amherst, MA. Lightning Collective, or Colectivo Relámpago, is a translators' collective of Zapatista solidarity activists based in Amherst, MA. JoAnn Wypijewski is a writer and editor based in New York. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines, including CounterPunch, where she writes a monthly column, "Diamonds and Rust." Her latest book, with Kevin Alexander Gray and Jeffrey St. Clair, is Killing Trayvons: An Anthology of American Violence.