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"The U.S-Mexican border es una herida abierta where the Third World grates against the first and bleeds. And before a scab forms it hemorrhages again, the lifeblood of two worlds merging to form a third country--a border culture."--Gloria Anzaldúa
Rooted in Gloria Anzaldúa's experience as a Chicana, a lesbian, an activist, and a writer, the essays and poems in BORDERLANDS/LA FRONTERA: THE NEW MESTIZA profoundly challenged, and continue to challenge, how we think about identity. BORDERLANDS/LA FRONTERA remaps our understanding of what a "border" is, presenting it not as a simple divide between here and there, us and them, but as a psychic, social, and cultural terrain that we inhabit, and that inhabits all of us."The emotional and intellectual impact of the book is disorienting and powerful...all languages are spoken, and survival depends on understanding all modes of thought. In the borderlands new creatures come into being. Anzaldúa celebrates this 'new mestiza' in bold,experimental writing."--The Village Voice
"Anzaldúa's pulsating weaving of innovative poetry with sparse informative prose brings us deep into the insider/outsider consciousness of the borderlands; that ancient and contemporary, crashing and blending world that divides and unites America."--Women's Review of Books
Poetry. Latinx Studies. Women's Studies. LGBTQIA Studies.
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Looking for a powerful and thought-provoking read that challenges conventional notions of identity? Look no further than BORDERLANDS/LA FRONTERA: THE NEW MESTIZA by Gloria Anzaldúa. This highly acclaimed 5th edition book takes us on a journey through the complex reality of the U.S-Mexican border, highlighting how two worlds collide and merge to form a unique border culture.
Anzaldúa, a Chicana, lesbian, activist, and writer, fearlessly delves into her personal experiences, offering a profound and disorienting exploration of the borderlands. With a masterful blend of innovative poetry and informative prose, she invites readers to embrace the "new mestiza" within themselves and celebrate the diversity that exists within our society.
It's not just a book – it's an emotional and intellectual awakening. BORDERLANDS/LA FRONTERA challenges traditional boundaries by presenting the border as a psychic, social, and cultural terrain that both shapes and is shaped by all of us. Through the pages of this book, you'll encounter a rich tapestry of languages, perspectives, and modes of thought, expanding your understanding and pushing you to question preconceived notions.
If you're interested in Latinx Studies, Women's Studies, LGBTQIA Studies, or simply crave a deeply transformative reading experience, BORDERLANDS/LA FRONTERA: THE NEW MESTIZA is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Join the ranks of those who have been moved by Anzaldúa's powerful prose and discover the beauty and complexity of our shared border culture.
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