There is growing awareness of the tremendous impact Latino writers
have had on the recent literary scene, yet not all readers have the
background to fully appreciate the merits and meanings of works
like House on Mango Street, Line of the Sun, Bless Me Ultima, and
In the Time of Butterflies. Offering analysis of their most
important, popular, and frequently assigned fictional works, this
book surveys the contributions of eight notable Latino writers:
Julia Alvarez, Rodolfo Anaya, Sandra Cisneros, Junot Diaz,
Christina Garia, Oscar Hijuelos, Ortiz Cofer, and Ernesto Quinonez.
Each chapter gives biographical background on the author and clear
literary analysis of the selected works, including a concise plot
synopsis. Delving into the question of cultural identity, each work
is carefully examined not only in terms of its literary components,
but also with regard to the cultural background and historical
context. This book illuminates such themes as acculturation,
generational differences, immigration, assimilation, and exile.
Language, religion, and gender issues are explored against the
cultural backdrop, along with the social impact of such historical
events as Operation Bootstrap in Puerto Rico, the early days of
Castro's Cuba, and the Trujillo Dictatorship in the Dominican
Republic. Students and teachers will find their reading experiences
of U.S. Latino works enriched with the literary and cultural
perspectives offered here. A list of additional suggested reading
is included.
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