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Currents from the Dancing River: Contemporary Latino Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry
Currents from the Dancing River Contemporary Latino Fiction Nonfiction and Poetry Author:Ray Gonzalez (Editor) This stand-out collection grants a unique perspective into the lives of Spanish-speaking people in the United States, primarily Cuban, Puerto Rican and Mexican Americans. The view is not a pretty one; throughout these pieces, the recurring themes are naturally enough of poverty and alienation. But if the vision is shared, the voices that describ... more »e it are distinctive. Including not only recognized authors such as Rudolfo Anaya, Cristina Garcia and Luis J. Rodriguez, this anthology offers a welcome introduction to lesser known writers as well. And if Gonzalez (Memory Fever: A Journey Beyond El Paso del Norte) could perhaps have been a bit more selective, the collection gives a real feel for the culture, and there are many pieces that are revealing. Luis Alberto Urrea recounts the events surrounding his father's death with a keen eye and savage irony, bearing witness to a distinctly Mexican sensibility. "Maya" by Alma Luz Villanueva is a touching story of personal redemption that invokes a beautiful image from Spanish myth.« less