Melding memoir with cultural criticism, Richard T. Rodriguez examines the relationship between British post-punk musicians like Siouxsie and the Banshees, Adam Ant, and Pet Shop Boys and their Latinx audiences in the United States since the 1980s.
Richard Rodriguez Livres
Richard Rodríguez est un écrivain américain dont l'œuvre explore l'interaction complexe entre l'identité, la langue et l'éducation. Son écriture analyse les relations nuancées entre l'expérience personnelle et les forces sociétales, offrant des perspectives profondes sur le processus de découverte de soi. Le style littéraire de Rodríguez se distingue par son élégance introspective et sa capacité à éclairer des thèmes humains universels à travers le prisme du récit personnel.
Hunger of Memory
- 200pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Forty years ago, readers were introduced to Richard Rodriguez through his educational journey. He gained a devoted following with works like Days of Obligation, Brown, and Darling. However, his story began with Hunger of Memory, first published in 1982. This memoir narrates the experiences of a young Mexican-American who entered school in Sacramento with only fifty English words and ultimately concluded his studies in the British Museum's reading room. Throughout this journey, he grappled with the conflict between his public persona and private identity. Living in San Francisco, Rodriguez resists simplistic labels, identifying as a "queer Catholic Indian Spaniard" in a diverse, evolving society. He has faced criticism for his controversial views on affirmative action and bilingual education, yet his incisive writing—characterized by unexpected insights and a critical perspective on public policy—has ensured the book's lasting impact. This edition features a new afterword by Rodriguez and an introduction by Phillip Lopate. Whether discovering Rodriguez for the first time or revisiting his work, readers interested in the power of language and original thought will find value in this enduring memoir.