The Essays

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Publication Year:
2015

ISBN-13: 9781480442856

<DIV><B>Fifty-two essays exploring identity, literature, immigration, and politics by one of the godfathers of Chicano literature </B><BR /><BR /> In his essay &ldquo;The New World Man,&rdquo; Rudolfo Anaya writes, &ldquo;I stand poised at the center of power, the knowing of myself, the heart and soul of the New World man alive in me.&rdquo; Best known for his novel <I>Bless Me, Ultima</I>, which established him as one of the founders of Chicano literature, <I>The Essays</I> illustrates Anaya&rsquo;s gift for storytelling and his deep connection to the land and its history. These intimate and contemplative essays explore censorship, immigration, urban development, the Southwest as a region, and personal identity. In &ldquo;Aztlan: A Homeland Without Boundaries,&rdquo; he discusses the reimagining of the modern Chicano community through ancient myth and legend; in &ldquo;The Spirit of Place,&rdquo; he explores the historical connection between literature and the earth. Some essays are autobiographical, some argumentative; all are passionate. A must-have for Anaya fans and readers of Chicano literature, this book will also appeal to anyone eager to explore contemporary America through fresh eyes.</DIV>