This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Alan Grostephan, author of the novels The Banana Wars (2024) and Bogota (2013). We explore the Colombian historical periods that inspired his work, the relationship between violence and literature, and the influence of Latin American writers on his storytelling.
Created by Paul Alonso, Hybrid Atlanta is a video interview series with local artists and creatives whose work establish a dialogue with Latin American and global cultures. It is produced by Polivision (https://polivision.modlangs.gatech.edu), a multimedia and bilingual outlet based in Atlanta.
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Este episodio de Hybrid Atlanta presenta a Alan Grostephan, autor de las novelas The Banana Wars (2024) y BogotĆ” (2013). Exploramos los perĆodos histĆ³ricos de Colombia que inspiraron su obra, la relaciĆ³n entre la violencia y la literatura, y la influencia de escritores latinoamericanos en su narrativa.
Creado por Paul Alonso, Hybrid Atlanta es una serie de entrevistas en video con artistas y creativos locales cuyo trabajo establece un diĆ”logo con las culturas latinoamericanas y globales. Es producido por Polivision (https://polivision.modlangs.gatech.edu), un medio multimedia y bilingĆ¼e con sede en Atlanta.
