Chicano and Chicana Literature: Otra Voz del Pueblo

by Charles M. Tatum

Book Overview

The literary culture of the Spanish-speaking Southwest has its origins in a harsh frontier environment marked by episodes of intense cultural conflict, and much of the literature seeks to capture the epic experiences of conquest and settlement. The Chicano literary canon has evolved rapidly over four centuries to become one of the most dynamic, growing, and vital parts of what we know as contemporary U.S. literature.

In this comprehensive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816524270
• ISBN13: 9780816524273
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.3"