Translating Empire: Jose Marti, Migrant Latino Subjects, and American Modernities

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Focusing on the life of a migrant Latino writer, the narrative explores how Marti addressed themes of immigration and imperialism. Lomas illustrates Marti's role in "translating" the misconceptions held by North Americans about their place in the hemisphere, offering a critical perspective on cultural identity and the complexities of cross-cultural understanding. Through Marti's work, readers gain insight into the broader implications of migration and the interplay between different cultural narratives.