Carmen La Coja / Peel My Love Like an Onion
Ana Castillo • 2000 • Tandem Library
- Author
- Ana Castillo
- First published
- 2000
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Genres
- Fiction
- ISBN
- 9781417648627
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Published in 1999 as Peel My Love Like an Onion, this novel by Ana Castillo serves as a significant entry in contemporary Chicana literature. The narrative centers on Carmen Santos, a dancer with polio who navigates the complexities of romantic obsession and self-discovery within the flamenco community of Chicago. Castillo wrote the work to explore the intersection of disability, passion, and cultural identity, challenging traditional tropes surrounding female protagonists.
The 2000 edition released by Tandem Library reflects the book's transition into institutional and academic collections. Castillo, a celebrated figure in American letters, is known for her mastery of 'Xicanista' discourse, and this novel is often cited for its raw, lyrical prose and its candid examination of the human condition. It received widespread critical attention for its depth of characterization and remains a cornerstone of Castillo's extensive bibliography.
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