Marks of Identity

novel by Goytisolo

Also known as: “Señas de identidad”

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Marks of Identity is a novel by Juan Goytisolo, first published in 1966. It is the first part of a trilogy that fictionalizes Goytisolo's own life and explores the Moorish heritage of Spain. The novel is part of Goytisolo's shift towards more experimental and avant-garde fiction, moving away from his earlier Neorealist style. The trilogy also includes Count Julian (1970) and Juan the Landless (1975). Goytisolo, a prominent Spanish novelist and essayist, lived in self-imposed exile for much of his life, primarily in Paris and Morocco. His work often critiques Spanish society and its values.1

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…novel Señas de identidad (1966; Marks of Identity) is the first of a trilogy that presents a fictionalized account of Goytisolo’s life and celebrates the Moorish roots of contemporary Spain. Reivindicación del Conde don Julián (1970; Count Julian), which is considered his masterwork, experiments with transforming the Spanish language, seen…
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…novel Señas de identidad (1966; Marks of Identity) is the first of a trilogy that presents a fictionalized account of Goytisolo’s life and celebrates the Moorish roots of contemporary Spain. Reivindicación del Conde don Julián (1970; Count Julian), which is considered his masterwork, experiments with transforming the Spanish language, seen…
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