The Latin Deli
telling the lives of barrio women
$38.11
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
26 July 1995
Summary
Echoes of El Barrio: Stories from The Latin Deli
A vibrant community, transplanted from the sun-kissed shores of Puerto Rico, now seeks to root itself in a new land. Yearning for the familiar tastes and vibrant colors of their island paradise, these families navigate the complexities of American life.
Their days unfold with a rich tapestry of drama, triumph, and, at times, heartbreaking tragedy. A grieving widow, shattered by the loss of her son in Vietnam, retreats into a w…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780393313130 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0393313131 |
| Author: | Judith Ortiz Cofer |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 26 July 1995 |
| Weight: | 186g |
| Dimensions: | 211mm x 142mm x 15mm |
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Critics Review
“This powerful collection of stories, essays, and poems shows a remarkable range, and, like a great singer, Judith Ortiz Cofer knows how to hit all the notes.”
“A delicious smorgasbord of the sights, smells, tastes, and sounds recalled from a cross cultural girlhood.” – Booklist “[Judith Ortiz Cofer] may well be the most important Hispanic writer in English today, the one who will happily leave behind ethnic writing to insert herself and her successors in a truly universal literature.” – Ilan Stavans - In These Times “This powerful collection of stories, essays, and poems shows a remarkable range, and, like a great singer, Judith Ortiz Cofer knows how to hit all the notes.” – Larry Brown
About The Author
Judith Ortiz Cofer
Judith Ortiz Cofer is a professor of English at the University of Georgia and the author of The Line of the Sun and Silent Dancing.
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