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The Squatter and the Don : A Novel Descriptive of Contemporary Occurrences in California

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century California, María Amparo Ruiz de Burton's "The Squatter and the Don" intricately weaves a tale of land, identity, and cultural conflict. Through a masterful blend of narrative styles, Ruiz de Burton employs both realism and romanticism to critique the societal tensions between Anglo settlers and Mexican landowners during the U.S. annexation of California. The novel explores themes of colonization, honor, and the complexities of race and class through its rich character development and symbolic landscapes, providing profound insights into the era's socio-political dynamics. María Amparo Ruiz de Burton, the first published Mexican-American novelist, drew upon her own experiences as a member of a prominent Californio family to craft this seminal work. She was deeply influenced by the historical moment in which she lived—her acute awareness of the displacement of her community informed her writing, making her a pivotal figure in the literary canon. Her bicultural background and fierce advocacy for Mexican-American rights imbue the novel with authenticity and urgency, allowing her to navigate the intricacies of her characters' lived realities with poignant clarity. Readers seeking an enlightening exploration of identity and belonging will find "The Squatter and the Don" to be an essential addition to their literary repertoire. This ground-breaking work not only highlights the emotional and physical dislocation caused by colonial expansion but also celebrates the resilience of cultural heritage. Ruiz de Burton invites readers to engage deeply with the narrative, making it a thought-provoking commentary on contemporary issues of immigration and identity.

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  • Gepubliceerd: 29-5-2022

  • Taal: Engels

  • Uitgever: DigiCat

  • ISBN: 8596547021452


Auteur:

  • María Amparo Ruiz de Burton

Formaat:

  • E-book

Duurtijd:

  • 525 bladzijden

Taal:

Engels

Categorieën:

  • Fictie
  • Humoristische fictie
  • Strips en humor
  • Satire en parodie

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