Pablo Aranda's Ucrania

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  • Lennie Coleman University of Miami

Abstract

Distinguishing himself from popular journalistic and testimonial rhetoric frequently employed in recent Spanish narrative about immigration, Pablo Aranda reconstructs the global movement of people beyond current events. More interestingly, this narrative touches on the intimate spaces to which individuals are connected, revealing an uncanny experience between immigrants and Spaniards. Jorge, a young working-class Malagueñan meets a Ukrainian woman, Elena, from an online dating service. He agrees to marry her once in Malaga, thereby permitting her to live and work legally in Spain.

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