Romulo Gallegos's 'Dona Barbara': toward a radical reading. From: Symposium | Date: January 1, 1993| Author: Rosegreen-Williams, Claudette | COPYRIGHT 1993 Heldref Publications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Venezuelan author Romulo Gallegos's novel 'Dona Barbara' (1929) presents his ideological position in terms of civilization versus barbarism, a stance which tends to obscure its racist, sexist and class-related undertones. The hero, Santos Luzardo, represents the interests of the dominant white ruling class. Dona Barbara, the character who represents barbarism, is a mestiza, as Gallegos associates Indian heritage with barbarism. Dona Barbara contrasts with another female character, Marisela, w...

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