HISTÓRIAS DE AUTORES DA REGIÃO GUARANI: A LITERARY BRIDGE BETWEEN ARGENTINA, BRAZIL AND PARAGUAI

Abstract

This essay analyzes the "Stories by Authors of the Guaraní Region" project, a 1992 literary initiative that brought together 40 authors from Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay with the goal of rescuing and disseminating the rich narrative tradition of the Guaraní region. This project, promoted by the newspaper El Territorio with support from the Lottery and Casino Institute of Misiones, stood out for its multilingual approach: Spanish, Portuguese, and Guaraní. The collection not only democratized access to regional literature but also promoted the appreciation of local writers, who often face geographic and cultural isolation. Through translation, the project facilitated intercultural dialogue and allowed stories to cross borders and unite the communities of the Triple Frontier. The essay also addresses the concept of literary regionalism, which seeks to represent the particularities of a region, and how this project became a model of coexistence and cooperation in South America. Despite the challenges faced by regional authors, such as lack of access to publishing channels and the marginalization of their works, "Tales by Authors of the Guaraní Region" stands as an inspiring example of how literature can be a powerful tool for cultural integration and the valorization of local identities.