The Reception of Spanish American Fiction in West Germany 1981-1991

This scholarly work offers a meticulous examination of how Spanish American fiction, particularly works associated with the "Boom," were translated, published, and critically received in West Germany during a pivotal decade. Meg H. Brown analyzes the complex cultural and economic machinery—from publishing houses and literary prizes to critical discourse—that facilitated this major literary import, providing a granular case study in cross-cultural exchange.

The book's strength lies in its detailed archival research, moving beyond broad trends to reveal the specific agents and institutions that shaped German readers' encounter with Latin American magic realism and political narratives. It will primarily captivate academic readers and serious students of literary sociology, translation studies, and Cold War cultural history, ultimately illuminating how a nation's literary taste is consciously constructed.