María Ruiz de Burton

Who Would Have Thought It? (eBook, ePUB)

A Satirical Journey Through 19th Century America's Racial, Class, and Gender Struggles

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Who Would Have Thought It?", Marv¿a Ruiz de Burton crafts a pioneering narrative that intertwines the complexities of racial identity, social class, and gender in 19th-century America. Through the experiences of her protagonist, the author employs a vibrant literary style infused with satirical wit and keen social observation, placing her work within the canon of early American literature that challenges prevailing notions of identity and belonging. The novel reflects de Burton's acute awareness of the socio-political landscape of her time, particularly the intersection of Mexican and Anglo-American cultures in a rapidly changing society. Marv¿a Ruiz de Burton, the first published Mexican-American novelist, drew upon her own experiences as a member of a formerly elite Mexican family. Her unique position in a society grappling with issues of race and class informed her writing, as she vividly depicts the struggles faced by those caught between different cultural identities. De Burton's literary contributions remain critical for understanding the multi-faceted dimensions of American identity, providing a voice that was often marginalized in her era. This novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical context of racial dynamics in America, women's literature, or the evolution of Hispanic narratives in English. Ruiz de Burton's keen insights and rich storytelling will resonate with readers, offering a rare glimpse into a time when societal norms were being challenged, and identities were being redefined.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 325
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547792208
• Artikelnr.: 69545446

Autorenporträt

María Amparo Ruiz de Burton (1832-1895) was the first female Mexican-American author to write in English. Her best known work is "Who Would Have Thought It?" a novel on Civil War. Ruiz de Burton's work is considered to be a precursor to Chicano literature. Her life took her from coast to coast in the United States, which provided her with opportunity for first-hand observation of the U.S., its westward expansion, the American Civil War, and its aftermath.