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Book Synopsis: Blending literary analysis and memoir, Something More Splendid Than Two is at once an excavation of intergenerational wounds, a dance number, a poem, and a fraught love letter from son to father that disrupts the dominant narratives surrounding the life and myth of Joaquín Murrieta. In the Mexican American imaginary, the legend of Joaquín Murrieta has been recast to explain the wounding of Mexican American men after the 1848 border formation. In these versions, Joaquín is a vigilante hero and the patriarchal father of the Chicanx movement.
Revisiting the most circulated version of the Joaquín myth, The Life and Adventures of Joaquín Murieta written by Cherokee writer John Rollin Ridge, the first published Native American author in the US, Something More Splendid Than Two offers an alternative to these versions. Stitching together multiple tangled histories of Indigenous and Mexican woundings living in the margins of Ridge’s 19th-century novel, alfaro opens a queer timeline where Chicanx and Indigenous solidarities can be imagined. By attuning to the choreographies of power and patriarchy that produced readers and writers like Ridge and the author of this book, josé rivers alfaro imagines that in that endless encounter between reader and writer, both time travel and collective healing are possible.
josé rivers alfaro is an artist who teaches writing and literature. Raised in Sacramento, California, he attended Cosumnes River College, the community college where he currently works as a professor. He earned his B.A. in English Literature at San Francisco State University and his Ph.D. in English at UC Riverside, focusing on Nineteenth Century American Literature and Queer Latinx Studies. Before returning to Sacramento, he learned how to dance salsa and bachata. Since then, he continues to spend a lot of time thinking about how he can make the magic of the dance floor happen on the page.
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Introducing Something More Splendid Than Two, a groundbreaking literary masterpiece that combines the power of literary analysis and memoir. This unique blend creates an unforgettable experience, offering readers an intimate exploration of intergenerational wounds, a mesmerizing dance number, and a poetic love letter from son to father. Brace yourself for a journey that challenges the dominant narratives surrounding the legendary Joaquín Murrieta.
In the Mexican American imaginary, Joaquín Murrieta has always been portrayed as a vigilante hero and the patriarchal father of the Chicanx movement. But Something More Splendid Than Two dares to offer an alternative perspective. By revisiting the most circulated version of the Joaquín myth, author josé rivers alfaro unveils a queer timeline, creating space for Chicanx and Indigenous solidarities to thrive. Prepare to have your perceptions shattered and your imagination ignited.
Stitching together multiple tangled histories of Indigenous and Mexican woundings that have long existed in the margins, Something More Splendid Than Two presents a transformative narrative. Drawing from the 19th-century novel, The Life and Adventures of Joaquín Murieta, written by Cherokee author John Rollin Ridge, this book invites readers into an intricate tapestry of intertwined stories.
Allow alfaro to guide you through the choreographies of power and patriarchy that shaped the readers and writers of his time. With every turn of the page, you will dive deeper into this immersive experience, where time travel and collective healing become possible. Brace yourself for a literary journey that will forever change the way you perceive the world around you.
About the author: jose rivers alfaro is not just an artist and writer but also an experienced professor. Raised in Sacramento, California, he has dedicated his life to exploring literature and teaching writing. His extensive academic background in English Literature and Queer Latinx Studies shines through in this remarkable work. Inspired by his love for salsa and bachata dancing, alfaro infuses the magic of the dance floor into the pages of Something More Splendid Than Two.
Dive into the world of Something More Splendid Than Two and experience the magic that awaits. Discover a narrative that defies conventions and sparks collective healing. Don't miss out on this transformative journey. Get your copy now and immerse yourself in the power of words.
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