Bless Me, Ultima

Anaya, Rudolfo A

ISBN 10: 078074487X ISBN 13: 9780780744875

Publisher: Turtleback Books, 1994

Synopsis

A masterpiece of Hispanic literature from one of the nation's foremost Chicano literary artists (Denver Post). This is the involving story of Antonio, a boy facing the conflicts in his life with the help of Ultima, a curandera who cures with herbs and magic. At each turn of Tony's life, she is there to nurture his soul.

About this title

About the Author:

Rudolfo Anaya is professor emeritus of English at the University of New Mexico. He was one of the first winners of the Premio Quinto Sol National Chicano literary award. Winner of the PEN Center USA West Award for Fiction for his novel Alburquerque , he is best-loved for his classic bestseller Bless Me, Ultima . His other works include Zia Summer, Rio Grande Fall, Jalamanta, Tortuga, Heart of Aztlan , and The Anaya Reader . He has also written numerous short stories, essays, and children's books, including The Farolitos of Christmas and Maya's Children .

From Library Journal:

Besides winning the Premio Quinto Sol national Chicano literary award, this novel of a young boy in New Mexico in the 1940s has sold more than 300,000 copies in paperback since its 1973 debut. Here, however, the book gets the hardcover treatment, with a few illustrations added for color. LJ's reviewer asserted that "the novel has warmth and feeling" (LJ 2/1/73) and a place in all fiction collections, especially those serving Chicano populations.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Turtleback Books
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 078074487X
• ISBN 13: 9780780744875
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 262