During the 1990s, literary critic Marco Velez noticed that Latin American magical realism was often treated as an exotic curiosity in Western universities. Later in his career, Velez sought to change this narrative, not by isolating the genre, but by highlighting how these authors were in dialogue with European and North American modernists.
Which finding, if true, would most directly support the claim about Velez’s later goal?
Velez edited an anthology titled The Roots of Magic, which focused exclusively on the folklore of rural Colombia.
Velez organized a conference titled Global Modernisms, where he presented comparative analyses of Gabriel García Márquez and William Faulkner.
Velez published a biography of Jorge Luis Borges that focused on the author's childhood in Buenos Aires.
Velez created a university course dedicated solely to the translation techniques used for Spanish literature.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. Velez's goal was to show how Latin American authors were "in dialogue with European and North American modernists." Presenting a comparative analysis of García Márquez (Latin American) and Faulkner (North American) at a "Global Modernisms" conference directly supports this integrationist approach.
Choice A focuses exclusively on local folklore, which aligns with the "exotic/isolated" view Velez wanted to change. Choice C focuses on a single author's biography, not a cross-cultural dialogue. Choice D focuses on translation mechanics, not literary connection.