“A woman who writes has power, and a woman with power is feared.” – Gloria Anzaldúa Gloria E. Anzaldúa was a guiding force in defining the contemporary Chicano/Chicana movement and a leader in lesbian and queer theory and identity. Born in southern Texas in 1977 she moved to California where she supported herself through her writing, lectures, and occasionally teaching courses in feminism, Chicano studies, or creative writing. She is perhaps best known for co-editing This Bridge Called My...
Prietita and the Ghost Woman / Prietita y la Llorona
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Prietita and the Ghost Woman / Prietita y la Llorona
Synopsis
Prietita, a young Mexican-American girl, becomes lost in her search for an herb to cure her mother and is aided by the legendary ghost woman. from Google Books
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PrietitaProtagonist
A young Mexican-American girl who embarks on a journey to find an herb to cure her mother.
La LloronaSupporting
A legendary ghost woman who aids Prietita in her search for a cure for her mother.
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Prietita and the Ghost Woman / Prietita y la LloronaHardcover, June
32 pages
Children's Book PressLanguage: EnglishISBN: 97808923913635 editions available
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Frequently asked questions
Is Prietita and the Ghost Woman based on a real legend?
The story draws upon the Mexican folklore figure of La Llorona, a weeping woman who is a prominent cautionary tale in Hispanic cultures. Anzald 00fca reinterprets this traditional figure, presenting her in a more benevolent light.
How does this book relate to Gloria Anzald 00fca's other works?
While many of Anzald 00fca's other works are academic and theoretical, this book is a children's story that still explores themes of borderlands, identity, and cultural heritage, making it an accessible entry point to her broader philosophical concerns.