In this project, Hispanic-American narrative literature will be used to show that, in a context of social hardship, inequality, and weak political institutions, small sovereignty is part of the everyday social view. By 'small sovereignty' is meant everyday rulers:inside, who in their initially manageable spheres of activity push back the influence of state power and authority. As an archive of social experience, novel literature is a suitable medium for condensing such processes into characters, narratives, and perspectives.
