Tortuga

by Rudolfo Anaya

Overview

Anaya shares his memories of the incident which inspired Tortuga in the new Afterword of this 25th anniversary edition of his literary classic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826336248
Publisher:	University of New Mexico Press
Publication date:	08/30/2004
Edition description:	25th anniversary edition
Pages:	206
Product dimensions:	6.08(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.58(d)

About the Author

Rudolfo Anaya is the acclaimed author of Bless Me, Ultima and many other books.

What People are Saying About This

Frank Waters

"Anaya's first book, Bless Me, Ultima, was a ground breaking novel of the life and folklore of Chicanos in Southeastern New Mexico. Tortuga, his third novel, far supercedes all ethnic and geographical boundaries. His children are all mankind...he opens our eyes to the depths and heights of feeling within us...the accomplishment of a major novel."

Editorial Reviews

"A compelling story of a young man who suffers and learns to make peace with who he is, "Tortuga" has that touch of magic, of fantastical characters, of dreams as real as sunlight, associated with the best of Chicano literature."

"Tortuga" is one of those rare works that speaks to the human condition across time and space, and it well-deserves to find a new generation of readers."

"A highly emotional tale of a young soul who turned from a turtle into a human all within the span of 200 pages."

"Explores the significance of pain and suffering in a young boy's life and the importance of spiritual recovery as well as medical."

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