María Amparo Ruiz de Burton

The Squatter and the Don (eBook, ePUB)

A Novel Descriptive of Contemporary Occurrences in California

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Squatter and the Don" by María Amparo Ruiz de Burton, the novel explores the clash between Mexican and American cultures in California during the mid-19th century through the story of two families: the impoverished Mexican ranchero, Felipe Rivera, and the wealthy American ranch owner, Clarence Darrell. The book is written in a realist style, providing a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the time, highlighting issues of race, class, and land ownership. Through its rich characterization and intricate plot, the novel captures the complexities of identity and power dynamics in a changing society. María Amparo Ruiz de Burton, a Mexican-American writer and socialite, drew on her own experiences as a member of the Mexican elite in California to shed light on the injustices faced by the Mexican community. Her background as an insider allowed her to offer a unique perspective on the cultural clashes depicted in the novel. I highly recommend "The Squatter and the Don" to readers interested in a compelling narrative that delves into themes of colonization, identity, and social inequality during the American Westward Expansion.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, B, BG, CY, CZ, D, DK, EW, E, FIN, F, GR, H, IRL, I, LT, L, LR, M, NL, PL, P, R, S, SLO, SK ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 418
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. März 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066101190
• Artikelnr.: 59237985

Autorenporträt

María Amparo Ruiz de Burton (1832-1895) stands as a pioneering figure in American literature as the first female Mexican-American author to write in English. With complex heritage as a member of the Californio elite, she married a U.S. Army officer and lived through the tumultuous period of the Mexican-American War and its aftermath. Ruiz de Burton's literary work is characterized by a deep engagement with the political and social issues of her time, reflected in her groundbreaking novel, 'The Squatter and the Don' (1885), which offers a critical examination of the land disenfranchisement following the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the impact of capitalist expansion on Mexican landowners. Her narrative style combines romantic fiction with sharp social commentary, challenging the dominant Anglo-American narratives and advocating for the rights of Mexican Americans. Ruiz de Burton's writings remained largely unrecognized until their rediscovery by literary scholars in the late 20th century, which has since established her as a significant figure in the Chicano literary canon and an important voice in American cultural history.