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Acknowledgments
I would like to thank Dr. Luz María Umpierre for introducing to me to Reinaldo Arenas’ literature and Dr. Silvia Nagy-Zekmi for introducing me to the field of postcolonial studies. I will always be grateful for their guidance and encouragement throughout my academic career and the inspiration they both provided, both directly and indirectly, for me to pursue this project. I must also thank David Brower for his unconditional support and encouragement through the initial process that led to this book.
I would also like to thank my colleagues at Hartwick College who encouraged me throughout the process of editing my manuscript. I would especially like to thank Dr. Mireille Van-denheuvel, friend, colleague, and mentor for her unquestionable support througout that process.