Murguía, Alejandro

This War Called Love: Nine Stories

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ISBN 13:: 9780872863941
author:: Murguía, Alejandro
format:: Paperback
publisher:: City Lights Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2002
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 18.4 x 12.8 x 1.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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This War Called Love by Alejandro Murguía is an unflinching portrayal of life and love in contemporary Latino America. Nine stories that explore the complexities of identity, vulnerability, and desire, set against the backdrop of a world where nothing comes easy. From Mexico City to San Francisco's Mission District, these authentic and honest tales focus on the strength and fragility of today's Latino men. With unvarnished honesty, Murguía recounts his own experiences as an international volunteer in the Nicaraguan Insurrection of 1979, bringing a unique perspective to his writing. Alejandro Murguía is a writer and teacher based in San Francisco, where he teaches Latin American literature at San Francisco State University.

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