The reception of the work of Jose Maria Arguedas. Preliminary reflections

Abstract

José María Arguedas is not only a key author of the peruvian literature canon, but also an emblematic figure of the peruvien culture. The simbolic framework of the commemoration of the centenary of his birth is without doubt appropiate to try to think about the reception of his work. Reception studies offer certainly a wide range of possibilities. This paper presents three aspects: the critical works about Arguedas, the theorical importance of his works and his social dimension and symbolic relevance.