Nonfiction

The Essays

A collection of essays by Rudolfo Anaya that address a wide range of issues, including censorship, racism, education, and sexual politics, as well as the tragedies and triumphs of his own life. --from book's cover flap

Muy Macho: Latino Men Confront Their Manhood

"This volume includes 16 essays written by Latino male writers discussing how they see themselves in relation to society's concept of adult manhood. All the essayists are literary figures in the U.S. Latino community The essays suggest problems with the stereotypical perception of Latin American 'machismo,' which traditionally includes images of self-aggrandizing behavior and displays of physical and sexual dominance. Most of the essays examine the relationship of sons to fathers in often difficult circumstances.