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Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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This coming-of-age classic from "one of the nation's foremost Chicano literary artists" follows a young boy as he questions his faith and beliefs after a curandera woman introduces herbs and magic into his life (Denver Post).
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will probe the family...
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima comes to stay with his family in New Mexico. She is a curandera, one who cures with herbs and magic. Under her wise wing, Tony will probe the family...
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2012
Language
Español
Description
Una prosa exquisita y una narracion maravillosa han ayudado a hacer de Rudolfo Anaya uno de los mas importantes autores de la literatura hispana. En efecto, los cuentos de Anaya realmente relucen con una riqueza y una belleza obsesionante. Ganador del PEN Center West Award for Fiction para su novela inolvidable, Alburquerque, Anaya es tal vez mas amado por su bestseller clasico, Bendiceme, Ultima . Antonio Marez tiene seis anos cuando Ultima viene...
Author
Publisher
Recorded Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
Español
Description
Tony faces the daunting prospect of growing up amidst constant religious and cultural uncertainty. His mother is a devoted Catholic, but her influence is challenged by Ultima--a woman with magical healing powers. As Tony follows his own path toward adulthood, he relies on Ultima's wisdom. With her guidance, he is able to forge his unique identity.
"Antonio Marez tiene seis años cuando Última viene a quedarse con su familia. Última es una curandera,...
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