Floricanto en Aztlan

Floricanto en Aztlan
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With these one hundred poems Alurista created a highly original poetics that upset the literary conventions of the era. Floricanto en AztlÃ¡n was published in 1971, a time of Chicano activism and the search for a Chicano identity. Using AztlÃ¡n, the mythical homeland of the Aztecs, as a unifying metaphor and employing indigenous symbols to describe barrio life, the poet inspired his readers, cultivating pride in their cultural past. The poems blend English, Spanish, and pre-Columbian languages to explore themes of alienation and exploitation in a decidedly Chicano voice.

This new edition of Floricanto en AztlÃ¡n, Alurista's first book of poetry, includes a new preface by the poet and a new foreword that considers the lasting influence of this important work.

Country	USA
Brand	UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Press
Manufacturer	UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	15 colour illustrations
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780895511478
ReleaseDate	2012-04-05

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