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Understanding Little School: Tales of Survival and Resistance in Argentina by Alicia Partnoy

"Little School: Tales of Survival and Resistance in Argentina (1986) is a seminal work of testimonial literature documenting the author’s experiences as a "disappeared" prisoner during Argentina’s military dictatorship. It serves as both a harrowing personal memoir and a critical historical record of the clandestine detention centers used to silence political dissent during the "Dirty War." Historical Context of the Dirty War in Argentina To understand Little School, one must first comprehend the socio-political landscape of Argentina between 1976 and 1983. Following the military coup that ousted Isabel Perón, a junta led by General Jorge Rafa..."

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