abstract
Based on cultural studies, specifically on debates related to how hegemonic culture has been configured as such, this paper presents a discussion regarding the constitution of the literary canon, taking into account what it marginalizes, mainly in regards to works dealing with race and gender. Thus, we consider black and feminine literature as exemplary for our reflection. We analyze Conceição Evaristo’s texts, from her book Histórias de leves enganos e parecenças (2016), as cultural objects that are emblematic to the discussion at hand.
Keywords:
Cultural Studies; literary canon; Conceição Evaristo