María Laura Pérez Gras

Utopía y distopía en el delta de la Cuenca del Plata

Introduction

Utopía y distopía en el delta de la cuenca del plata. Explora la utopía y distopía en la literatura argentina especulativa ambientada en el delta del Río de la Plata, desde el siglo XIX hasta las visiones actuales.

Abstract

Proponemos un recorrido diacrónico y un análisis concreto de dos recortes sincrónicos sobre la literatura argentina especulativa que presenta como escenario el delta de la Cuenca del Río de la Plata y sus islas. El recorrido diacrónico inicia con la primera utopía argentina, originada en el siglo XIX, precisamente a partir del imaginario fisiocrático sobre la región. A partir de allí, nos detendremos en un corpus del siglo XXI en un primer momento marcadamente distópico que plantea la necesidad de un cambio de paradigma respecto de la modernidad, lo que en sí mismo implica la existencia de cierta pulsión utópica en estos textos, para luego observar, en un segundo momento, el giro reciente del retorno a la posibilidad de la utopía; no obstante, esta nueva imaginación utópica resulta ser muy diferente de la decimonónica.

Review

This paper proposes a compelling and timely investigation into the evolution of utopian and dystopian narratives within Argentine speculative literature, specifically situated within the evocative landscape of the Río de la Plata Basin delta and its islands. By charting a diachronic path from 19th-century physiocratic utopias to contemporary literary trends, the study promises a nuanced understanding of how societal hopes, fears, and environmental consciousness have been articulated through fiction in this particular region. The project's relevance is clear, offering valuable insights into the interplay between literary imagination, historical context, and the ongoing dialogue surrounding modernity and environmental paradigms in a distinct Latin American context. A significant strength of this research lies in its methodical approach, which skillfully combines a broad historical sweep with precise synchronic analyses. The abstract clearly delineates a fascinating trajectory: beginning with the "first Argentine utopia" linked to a 19th-century physiocratic imaginary, it then transitions to a 21st-century corpus marked by dystopia, yet subtly containing a "utopian pulse" through its call for a paradigm shift. Crucially, the paper identifies a recent return to utopian possibility, emphasizing its distinct nature from the earlier decimononic vision. This structure allows for a sophisticated examination of ideological shifts and continuities, demonstrating how the delta acts as a dynamic canvas for reflecting changing societal relationships with nature, progress, and the future. While the abstract provides a clear outline of the study's scope and methodology, the full paper would benefit from a more explicit articulation of the specific characteristics distinguishing the "new imagination utópica" from its 19th-century predecessor. Further elaboration on the nature of the "paradigm shift" proposed by the 21st-century dystopian texts would also deepen the analysis. Understanding what specific ecological, political, or social dimensions define this contemporary utopian vision, and how it directly responds to the challenges posed by earlier dystopian narratives, promises to enhance the study's critical impact. This research holds the potential to make a substantial contribution not only to studies of Argentine literature but also to broader academic discourse on ecocriticism, Latin American speculative fiction, and the re-evaluation of utopian thought in a globally critical era.

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