Brief Description of Author
Margaret L. Snook is an associate professor at Bridgewater State College in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. She specializes in foreign languages and has published articles such as the critic of “The Invention of Morel” together with other Spanish American authors.
Brief Description of Publication
What should be known about the novel’s theme publication is that it is well crafted and captures memory’s essential aspects. The publication has been running for 49 years since its appearance in the fall of 1972. It is devoted to the literature of Latin America and Brazil, and other than having been well received, it has aroused national as well as international interest.
Bibliographic Entry for the Article
Snook, Margaret L. “The Narrator as Creator and Critic in The Invention of Morel’.” Latin American Literary Review, vol. 7, no. 14, 1979, pp. 45-51.
Summary of the Article
The article on “The Narrator as Creator and Critic in The Invention of Morel’ by Margaret L. Snook touches on issues that Bioy Caseres failed to consider during the development of his work on “The Invention of Morel.” Snook is specific in her assertions and points out relevant issues in Caseres’ book that needs to be addressed. She begins her concerns by pointing out that “The Invention of Morel” draws opinions from various writers whose interests vary from poetry to journalism. She also developed multiple facts about the novel that clearly show the fantasy fiction of Caseres. Further, Snook argues that the writer’s literary interests are complex, which can make it difficult for the first reader to understand.
A high level of creativity is utilized in the writing of the novel, and unless the reader is a writer, they may have little knowledge of the background of the novel (Snook 45). They can only understand the novel through limited perspective and naïve statements that appear in the novel. Most of the literary references of the novel are also scarce. Further, Snook argues that “The Invention of Morel “can be characterized as fantasy. It is based on events that take place in real-life situations. The novel also forces the reader to connect themes that are complex to produce meaning. According to Snook, Caseres also demonstrates familiarity with a wide range of readings, but his knowledge depth is questionable. She argues that Caseres fails to reference his work and shows clarifications on his scholarship.
In “The Invention of Morel,” the fugitive is the novel’s main character who decides to flee the civilized land to an uninhabited island. Only through the administration of justice, the reader learns that this article’s main character is a fugitive. The fugitive believes that the conversation between men and women is repeated on a daily basis. The next day, he hears Morel telling tourists that he has created a machine that can promote reality and capture the souls of all people engaged. In the novel, authentic characters are found in an environment that is not entirely realistic. For instance, although the fugitive appears educated, he does not recall references and illusions to the actual historical development. He falls in love with a machine-generated image of a woman by the name Faustine. The woman was an image that was created by the film projector. More interestingly, the fugitive makes a bargain to sacrifice his soul so that he can be with his lover Faustine forever.
Extended Argument
Various scholarly works may be interconnected to produce a shared meaning or solution to a particular issue. This form of merger forms the basis of understanding specific complex problems as presented by different authors. There is a close relationship between the arguments presented in “The Swimmer” by John Cheever and the “Narrator as Creator and Critic in ‘The Invention of Morel’” by Margaret L. Snook. Both authors seem to look deeply at specific educational issues presented in their scholarly works of focus. With regards to “The Simmer,” Cheever is mindful of how the metaphor used in his story relates to the central theme of the story. Looking at the “Narrator as Creator and Critic in ‘The Invention of Morel’,” Snook critically examines some of the scholarly aspects in writing, which may lead to confusion among the readers when not adequately understood. She argues that unless readers pay more attention to various themes presented in many scholarly works, they may not gain an adequate understanding.
In “Josephine Tey’s Detective Fiction,” most arguments connect to the assertions in “The Narrator as Creator and Critic in The Invention of Morel.” Andrew Monnickendam locates much of the work within the Golden Age parameters as analyzed by various individuals. Similarly, Snook criticizes Casares’ work “The Invention of Morel” and focuses on major scholarly issues that need to be addressed. Tye’s novel follows many stylistic features, which may confuse the first reader. This could be the main reason behind its criticism by various scholars. These are similar issues that Snook presents concerning “The Invention of Morel” by citing that the novel is complex and some of the themes used are could not be understood by a first-time reader.
Work Cited
Snook, Margaret L. “The Narrator as Creator and Critic in ‘The Invention of Morel’.” Latin American Literary Review, vol. 7, no. 14, 1979, pp. 45-51.