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Although The House on Mango Street is Cisneros's first novel and appeared without high expectations, over time it has become well-known and lauded by critics. Bebe Moore Campbell, writing in New York Times Book Review, called The House on Mango Street a "radiant first collection." The book, published in 1983, has provided Cisneros broad exposure as a writer. Her works are not numerous, but this book established the author as a major figure in contemporary American literature. Her work has already been the subject of scholarly works by historians of...
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- The House on Mango Street: Introduction
- The House on Mango Street: Summary
- The House on Mango Street: Overview
- The House on Mango Street: Sandra Cisneros Biography
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The House on Mango Street: Summary and Analysis
- Part I: The House on Mango Street, Hairs, and Boys & Girls
- Part II: My Name, Cathy Queen of Cats, and Our Good Day
- Part III: Laughter, Gil’s Furniture Bought & Sold, Meme Ortiz, and Louie, His Cousin & His Other Cousin
- Part IV: Marin, Those Who Don’t, and There Was an Old Woman She Had So Many Children She Didn’t Know What to Do
- Part V: Alicia Who Sees Mice, Darius & the Clouds, and And Some More
- Part VI: The Family of Little Feet and A Rice Sandwich
- Part VII: Chanclas, Hips, and The First Job
- Part VIII: Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark, Born Bad, and Elenita, Cards, Palm, Water
- Part IX: Geraldo No Last Name, Edna’s Ruthie, The Earl of Tennessee, and Sire
- Part X: Four Skinny Trees and No Speak English
- Part XI: Rafaela Who Drinks Coconut & Papaya Juice on Tuesdays and Sally
- Part XII: Minerva Writes Poems and Bums in the Attic
- Part XIII: Beautiful & Cruel, A Smart Cookie, and What Sally Said
- Part XIV: The Monkey Garden, Red Clowns, and Linoleum Roses
- Part XV: The Three Sisters and Alicia & I Talking on Edna’s Steps
- Part XVI: A House of My Own and Mango Says Goodbye Sometimes
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The House on Mango Street: Quizzes
- Part I: The House on Mango Street, Hairs, and Boys & Girls
- Part II: My Name, Cathy Queen of Cats, and Our Good Day
- Part III: Laughter, Gil’s Furniture Bought & Sold, Meme Ortiz, and Louie, His Cousin & His Other Cousin
- Part IV: Marin, Those Who Don’t, and There Was an Old Woman She Had So Many Children She Didn’t Know What to Do
- Part V: Alicia Who Sees Mice, Darius & the Clouds, and And Some More
- Part VI: The Family of Little Feet and A Rice Sandwich
- Part VII: Chanclas, Hips, and The First Job
- Part VIII: Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark, Born Bad, and Elenita, Cards, Palm, Water
- Part IX: Geraldo No Last Name, Edna’s Ruthie, The Earl of Tennessee, and Sire
- Part X: Four Skinny Trees and No Speak English
- Part XI: Rafaela Who Drinks Coconut & Papaya Juice on Tuesdays and Sally
- Part XII: Minerva Writes Poems and Bums in the Attic
- Part XIII: Beautiful & Cruel, A Smart Cookie, and What Sally Said
- Part XIV: The Monkey Garden, Red Clowns, and Linoleum Roses
- Part XV: The Three Sisters and Alicia & I Talking on Edna’s Steps
- Part XVI: A House of My Own and Mango Says Goodbye Sometimes
- The House on Mango Street: Themes
- The House on Mango Street: Style
- The House on Mango Street: Historical Context
- The House on Mango Street: Critical Overview
- The House on Mango Street: Character Analysis
- The House on Mango Street: Essays and Criticism
- The House on Mango Street: Suggested Essay Topics
- The House on Mango Street: Sample Essay Outlines
- The House on Mango Street: Topics for Further Study
- The House on Mango Street: Media Adaptations
- The House on Mango Street: Glossary of Spanish Terms
- The House on Mango Street: What Do I Read Next?
- The House on Mango Street: Bibliography and Further Reading
- The House on Mango Street: Pictures
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