Tomas Rivera The Complete Works
Tomas Rivera The Complete Works by Tomás Rivera, published by Arte Publico Press in 2008, is a comprehensive collection that showcases the full range of Rivera’s literary contributions. This edition spans 363 pages and includes both his well-known masterpiece, . . . y no se lo trago la tierra/ . . . And the Earth Did Not Devour Him, as well as a selection of his prose, poetry, and essays. The book serves as a significant resource for understanding the impact of Rivera on Chicano literature and his lasting influence on American literature.
Readers will find a rich compilation of Rivera’s published works in both English and Spanish, alongside many pieces that were not printed during his lifetime. The volume is enhanced by an informative introduction from Julian Olivares, a leading scholar on Rivera, which provides context for his contributions to literary criticism and ethnic studies. This collection is an essential addition for those interested in biography and autobiography, as well as literary figures and collections that reflect the complexities of Hispanic American studies.
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Tomas Rivera quite possibly has been the most influential voice in Chicano literature. The widely respected and too soon deceased Rivera, who helped launch the literary movement which is still gathering strength today, has left us a legacy of prose, poetry and essay that will make his influence felt throughout the next century Besides his masterpiece, . . . y no se lo trago la tierra/ . . . And the Earth Did Not Devour Him, included here is the sum total of his published works, in English and Spanish, as well as many that never made print in his lifetime. With an informative introduction by the leading Rivera scholar, Julian Olivares, this volume should be the cornerstone for any library or collection which seeks to represent U.S. Hispanic literature — no, American literature.
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