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Title: Companeras: Latina Lesbians An Anthology

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Paperback, 1989

Synopsis
A reprint of the anthology originally compiled in 1987 by Ramos, the co-founder of the Latina Lesbian History Project. Oral histories, essays, poems, short stories, and artwork of 47 Latina lesbians from 10 different countries. The writers address their experiences of alienation as lesbian women of color, the grief over losing their native language, and the terror of coming out, among other topics. Some selections are not translated from the original Spanish.

Details
Language:        English

Size
Length:        276 Pages
Weight:        1.1 Pounds
Height:         9 Inches
Width:          6 Inches
Thickness:    1 Inches


Publisher Notes
Companeras is a collection of oral histories, essays, poems, short stories and art work by and about Latina lesbians. In these pieces, some in Spanish, most in English, 47 women born in 10 different countries address issues such as coming out, relationships with families and friends, political organizing and community building. This groundbreaking collection, originally published in 1987 by the Latina Lesbian History Project, allows women to speak about what it means to be Latina and lesbian in their communities. Throughout, the voices in this book explore the process of self-commitment to a political struggle to end all forms of Oppression.

Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Companeras: Latina Lesbians An Anthology and it was written by Juanita Ramos (Editor). This edition of Companeras: Latina Lesbians An Anthology is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is June 1994 and it has a suggested retail price of $34.95. There are 276 pages in the book and it was published by Routledge. The 10 digit ISBN is 0415909260 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780415909266. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.