Humanizing Politics and Building Bridges: Katie Brown's Literature-Based View of Venezuela

Inside the growing number of online spaces exploring literature from Latin America, Katie Brown's blog Venezuelan Literature has a presence all of its own. Her project is a careful collection of interviews, works of fiction from Venezuela, and more—all seen through the lens of a British academic. On her blog, Brown promotes the study of Venezuelan literature, working to expand the public's understanding of the country's complex society and political history by learning about the local fiction. Venezuelan Literature collects and examines this important side of the country. Though she's never even visited Venezuela, Brown has used its literature to form an intimate connection with the country and its culture. Global Voices recently spoke to Brown about this relationship and more. More…