{"product_id":"a-critical-collection-on-alejandro-morales-forging-an-alternative-chicano-fiction-9780826368089","title":"A Critical Collection on Alejandro Morales: Forging an Alternative Chicano Fiction","description":"\u003ci\u003eSilver Medalist at the 24th International Latino Book Awards\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlejandro Morales is a pioneer of Chicana and Chicano literature and the author of groundbreaking works including \u003ci\u003eThe Brick People\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Rag Doll Plagues\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRiver of Angels\u003c\/i\u003e. His work, often experimental, was one of the first to depict harsh urban realities in the barrios--a break from much of the Chicana and Chicano fiction that had been published previously. Morales' relentless work has grown over the decades into a veritable menagerie of cultural testimonies, fantastic counterhistories, magical realism, challenging metanarratives, and flesh-and-blood aesthetic innovation. The fourteen essays included in this compendium examine Morales' novels and short stories. The editors also include a critical introduction; an interview between Morales, the editors, and fellow author Daniel Olivas; and a new comprehensive bibliography of Morales' writings and works about him--books, articles, book reviews, online resources, and dissertations. \u003ci\u003eA Critical Collection on Alejandro Morales: Forging an Alternative Chicano Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for understanding and appreciating Morales' work in particular and Chicana and Chicano literature in general.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marc García-Martínez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of New Mexico Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/29\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.73d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780826368089","brand":"University of New Mexico Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45011344818313,"sku":"9780826368089","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_df492f9f-81f1-4561-a179-3d55f3e2d398.jpg?v=1764744112","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/a-critical-collection-on-alejandro-morales-forging-an-alternative-chicano-fiction-9780826368089","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}