The (In)visible Lesbian.

Area of Science:

• Literary Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Gender Studies

Background:

• Post-Franco Spain experienced significant societal transformations.
• Spanish lesbian literature and authors have faced historical marginalization.
• Academic and public reception of women's literature, particularly lesbian works, remains under-examined.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze the marginalization of lesbian literature within post-Franco Spanish literary canons.
• To advocate for a more inclusive and critical academic and public reception of Spanish lesbian and women's literature.
• To provide a critical framework through case studies of prominent Spanish lesbian authors.

Main Methods:

• Literary analysis of selected works by Marosa Gómez Pereira, Ana María Moix, and Lucía Etxebarria.
• Examination of critical and public reception of lesbian-themed literature in the post-Franco era.
• Contextualization within the socio-political and cultural shifts in Spain after Franco's death.

Main Results:

• Spanish lesbian literature has been systematically underrepresented in academic curricula and public discourse.
• Despite societal liberalization, lesbian narratives continue to be marginalized.
• Key authors like Gómez Pereira, Moix, and Etxebarria offer rich, yet often overlooked, contributions to Spanish literature.

Conclusions:

• A critical re-evaluation of Spanish lesbian literature is necessary for a comprehensive understanding of post-Franco literary history.
• Increased scholarly attention and public engagement can rectify the marginalization of these significant works.
• Recognizing lesbian literature enriches the broader study of women's literature and Spanish cultural production.