Ilan Stavans is Lewis-Sebring Professor in Latin American and Latino Culture at Amherst College. A Guggenheim Fellow, he is the author, editor, and translator of numerous books, including
Adál Maldonado is a visual, performance, installation, and video artist; playwright; cofounder of the first all-artist political party in Puerto Rico; the recipient of a Pollock-Krassner Fellowship; and the author of several books, including
The Plight of Narcissus
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Published:April 2017
The second chapter looks at the Greek myth of Narcissus, analyzing its echoes in philosophy. It then wonders if Narcissism is a constant in human history and if the twenty-first century shows more Narcissism than ever before. Finally, it discusses the way Pope Francis employs the selfie as a way to get closer to his followers.
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