Once Again I Prove the Theory of Relativity | Cisneros, Sandra
In the following essay, Thomas examines the essential qualities of Cisneros’s writing.
For Sandra Cisneros, “our familia is our culture.” Her stories and poems explore ethnicity, gender, language, and place where intimate and communal women-centered space provides ways of knowing the world of meaning and identity. Women’s relationships, magic, myth, religion, and politics figure prominently in Cisneros’ work, providing a rich matrix for her attempt to balance love and artistic work. In contrast to traditional representations of women, Cisneros foregrounds women characters who are often engaged to escape from the confinements of patriarchal determined roles common...
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