The cover of the most recent Spanish-language edition of 'How to Read Donald Duck'.SIGLO VEINTIUNO EDITORES
Ariel Dorfman, co-author of ‘How to Read Donald Duck’: ‘Disney wanted children who would compete and embrace a fierce individualism’
On the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company, the Chilean writer analyzes the validity of his 1972 work, which points out how iconic cartoon characters have been utilized as means of American propaganda
90 years of Donald Duck: Why Disney’s grumpiest character has been such a success
Caio Ruvenal
Madrid, 29 October 2023
How to Read Donald Duck (1972) is a study by Chilean author Ariel Dorfman and Belgian sociologist Armand Mattelart about how Disney comics have transcended their literary value to become symbols. The work deals with decolonial thought and anti-imperialist discourse; it was published at a time when Latin America was seeking to economically and politically emancipate itself from the United States.