Breaking Ground: Anthology of Puerto Rican Women Writers from 1980-2012 Abriendo Caminos: antología de escritoras puertorriqueñas en nueva york 1980-2012

This anthology presents the wide spectrum or poetry, poetic prose and fiction produced from 1980-2012 by 46 Puerto Rican women writers in New York. It includes the literary works of writers of various ages who lived in New York for at least a decade or were born and raised in the City. Some write in English, others in Spanish and a few of them write in both languages. This book also includes biographies of the writers, documenting their activism and offering a glimpse at their role in the artistic, social, political and intellectual history of New York’s communities. A primary purpose of this anthology is to make known an existing literature which eloquently celebrates struggles with memories and characters, possesses an acute awareness of language uses and modalities, and is packed with fierce passion of quiet meditative tones, urban rhythms, poignant humor, and unique, sometimes visionary styles. The pieces included often reflect the human efforts to live with dignity and hope, and the complexities of a migration process. This splendid literary wealth may create a context for the appreciation of emerging works and the discussion of issues of literary criticism that can spring from the texts themselves. Breaking Ground / Abriendo caminos may inspire new generations of Puerto Rican/ Latino writers, as well as writers of other backgrounds. It will definitely bring delight to many readers.