Author |
: Rudolfo Anaya |
Publisher |
: Open Road Media |
Total Pages |
: 304 |
Release |
: 2015-11-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781480442856 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1480442852 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Essays by : Rudolfo Anaya
Download or read book The Essays written by Rudolfo Anaya and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2015-11-24 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty-two essays exploring identity, literature, immigration, and politics by the American Book Award winner, one of the godfathers of Chicano literature. Best known for his novel Bless Me, Ultima, which established him as one of the founders of Chicano literature, Rudolfo Anaya displays his gift for storytelling and deep connection to the land and its history in The Essays. These intimate and contemplative essays explore censorship, immigration, urban development, the Southwest as a region, and personal identity. In “Aztlan: A Homeland Without Boundaries,” he discusses the reimagining of the modern Chicano community through ancient myth and legend; in “The Spirit of Place,” he explores the historical connection between literature and the earth. Some essays are autobiographical, some argumentative; all are passionate—and a must-read for Anaya fans and readers who crave a view of contemporary America through fresh eyes.