Infinite Divisions: An Anthology of Chicana Literature

by Tey Diana Rebolledo (Editor), Eliana S. Rivero (Editor)

Given the explosive creativity shown by Chicana writers over the past two decades, this first major anthology devoted to their work is a major contribution to American letters. It highlights the key issues, motifs, and concerns of Mexican American women from 1848 to the present, and particularly reflects the modern Chicana's struggle for identity. Among the recurring themes in the collection is a re-visioning of foremothers such as the historical Malinche, the mythical Llorona, and pioneering women who settled the American Southwest from the sixteenth to twentieth centuries. Also included are historical documents on the lives, culture, and writings of Mexican American women in the nineteenth century, as well as oral histories recorded by the Federal Writers Project in the 1930s. Through poetry, fiction, drama, essay, and other forms, this landmark volume showcases the talents of more than fifty authors, including Gloria E. Anzaldúa, Ana Castillo, Lorna Dee Cervantes, Denise Chávez, Sandra Cisneros, Pat Mora, Cherríe Moraga, and María Helena Viramontes.

Genres: Nonfiction, Feminism, Latinx, Banned Books, Gender, Anthologies, Poetry

387 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Karen]

This book was banned by Arizona schools.

[Alli · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first book I bought from the University of Arizona bookstore, before I ever even imagined going to the UA.

It contains some well known names, such as Sandra Cisneros, as well as some more obscure authors and poets. I loved the wide range of genres presented in this book, as well as how it was divided into larger themes such as child hood or even the cultural figure of La Malinche.

[Alisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Though I am sure many would disagree with my classic American lit tag, this book is truly a great window in the breadth, width, and variety found within the many Chicana authors. I've truly reread portions of this book for years!

[Melanie Guerra · Rating 4 out of 5]

some great pieces of literature here...insights into the latin american immmigrant culture

[Araceli Esparza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply the best!