The Amazonian cultural region has received little attention in German Romance studies to date. However, its relevance to research is obvious: it covers Brazil and several Spanish-speaking countries, which are home to numerous indigenous communities. Given its essential importance for the future of climate and species protection, the region is already the focus of attention, which has also made it the subject of theoretical discourse. The tropical rainforest, the Amazon River, and its inhabitants have served as a source of imagery for various forms of literary expression since the early colonial period......
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