Title: Writing as poaching
Description: Reconstructing the workings of colonial Spanish bureaucracy in the production of reports on individuals' achievements, this book explores the interrelation of state-induced curricula vitae and individuals' endeavor to outsmart this system in the genesis of modern forms of literature.
Subjects: Autobiography, Biography as a literary form, Colonies, Political Patronage, Administration, History, Patronage, political, Spain, colonies, america, Political aspects, Spansk litteratur, Historia, Självbiografier, Politiska aspekter, Kolonier, Political science, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Parties
Places: America, Spain