Conversations with Rudolfo Anaya (Literary Conversations Series) [Hardcover]

Bruce Dick (Editor), Silvo Sirias (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1998 | Series: Literary Conversations Series

In 1972 Rudolfo Anaya made a quiet entry into American literature with the publication of Bless Me, Ultima. It was the first Chicano novel to enter the American literary canon, and it helped identify Anaya as one of the founders of Chicano literature. In this collection of interviews Anaya talks about his life and how New Mexico, his home state, influences his work. The interviews explore the importance that myths and spiritual matters play in his writings. Anaya shares his intimate knowledge of the long struggle of ethnic writers to gain acceptance by mainstream publishers. He also discusses his faith in Chicano literature and the politics of "hate, prejudice, and bigotry" that minorities face throughout the United States. Yet Anaya remains consistent in his call for all Americans to understand one another. For three decades he has been a tireless agent in the push for multiculturalism in his native land.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 191 pages
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157806077X
• ISBN-13: 978-1578060771
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,464,894 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book, it was wonderful!, October 20, 1999

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This book by Rudolfo Anaya, Bless Me, Ultima, was a wonderful book. I like the way that he made the reader actually think about what he writes. It really kept me awake at night sometimes. It even made me question my religion! I liked the way Antonio said that God wouldn't forgive everyone, but the VIrgin Mary will forgive everyone. If you haven't read this book, I strongly encourage you to read this!