Islas, Arturo 1938-1991
Overview
| Works: | 27 works in 96 publications in 3 languages and 5,631 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Domestic fiction Literature Interviews Academic theses |
| Roles: | Author |
| Classifications: | PS3559.S44, 813.54 |
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Most widely held works about
Arturo Islas
- Dancing with ghosts : a critical biography of Arturo Islas by Frederick Luis Aldama( )
- Critical mappings of Arturo Islas's fictions( Book )
- El chicano gay : su identidad y su literatura by Daniel Breining( Book )
- The intersection of ethnicity and sexuality in the narrative fiction of three Chicano authors : Oscar Zeta Acosta, Arturo Islas, and Michael Nava by Enrique G López( )
- Middle class worries in Arturo Islas' The Rain God by Adrián Xavier Juárez( )
- Chicanas y Chicanos : a special issue [of] San Jose Studies( Book )
- The border that bleeds : the transition from hope to despair in Bless me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya, the rain God by Arturo Islas, and So far from God by Ana Castillo by Susan Shapiro( )
- Bernice Zamora papers by Bernice Zamora( )
- Building cultural bridges across generational chasms : comparing Chicano and Jewish American literature by Thomas Rhea( )
- The angels living in the desert : Ecocriticism in Arturo Islas' novel The rain god by Neri Eli Sandoval-Villa( )
- Mi casa, su casa : the politics of reading Arturo Islas' The rain god and Migrant souls as ethnographies by Rodney L Streng( )
- Wilfred Healey Stone papers by Wilfred Stone( )
- by Bernice Zamora( )
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Most widely held works by
Arturo Islas
Arturo Islas : the uncollected works by
Arturo Islas(
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13 editions published between 2002 and 2014 in Spanish and English and held by 1,219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of never-before-published short fiction, poetry, and essays by the author of The Rain God. These early works demonstrate the path that Islas would cut for gay Latino writers
13 editions published between 2002 and 2014 in Spanish and English and held by 1,219 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of never-before-published short fiction, poetry, and essays by the author of The Rain God. These early works demonstrate the path that Islas would cut for gay Latino writers
La Mollie and the king of tears : a novel by
Arturo Islas(
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9 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 751 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Meet Louie Mendoza, a jazz musician who likes to talk--who can't seem to stop talking for the life of him, in fact. It's 1973, the comet Kahoutek is coming, and the world may be about to end. It doesn't quite end for Louie, but the morning hours find him at San Francisco General Hospital, telling his tale to a stranger while he waits to hear the fate of his lover, La Mollie. As Louie recounts his journey from her apartment to his gig in the Mission District, a shooting, a broken leg and his frustrated efforts to find his way home, he lets us in on what's brought him to this place, this moment, and his love for this woman"--Amazon.com
9 editions published in 1996 in English and held by 751 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Meet Louie Mendoza, a jazz musician who likes to talk--who can't seem to stop talking for the life of him, in fact. It's 1973, the comet Kahoutek is coming, and the world may be about to end. It doesn't quite end for Louie, but the morning hours find him at San Francisco General Hospital, telling his tale to a stranger while he waits to hear the fate of his lover, La Mollie. As Louie recounts his journey from her apartment to his gig in the Mission District, a shooting, a broken leg and his frustrated efforts to find his way home, he lets us in on what's brought him to this place, this moment, and his love for this woman"--Amazon.com
The Rain God : a desert tale by
Arturo Islas(
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25 editions published between 1984 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 727 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictional portrait of three generations of a Mexican-American family reveals their struggles to come to terms with each other and the ever-changing, sometimes harsh, world around them, while still embracing their Hispanic heritage
25 editions published between 1984 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 727 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A fictional portrait of three generations of a Mexican-American family reveals their struggles to come to terms with each other and the ever-changing, sometimes harsh, world around them, while still embracing their Hispanic heritage
Migrant souls : a novel by
Arturo Islas(
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13 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in English and held by 498 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Islas continues his fictional depiction of the Angel family living on the border between Mexico and the United States. He focuses on Josie Salazar, the only divorced woman in the clan, and on her aunt, Jesus Maria, the guardian of the clan's chronicles and its moral standards
13 editions published between 1990 and 1991 in English and held by 498 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Islas continues his fictional depiction of the Angel family living on the border between Mexico and the United States. He focuses on Josie Salazar, the only divorced woman in the clan, and on her aunt, Jesus Maria, the guardian of the clan's chronicles and its moral standards
On the bridge, at the border : migrants and immigrants by
Arturo Islas(
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2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An excerpt from Migrant souls by
Arturo Islas(
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2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 6 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The uncollected works by
Arturo Islas(
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An excerpt from MIGRANT SOULS : by
Arturo Islas(
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1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 1988 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Modern Times Bookstore presents Noche de ambiente : a reading by Latina/o lesbian and gay male authors : a benefit fo the
first Latin American regional conference of lesbians and gays, San Francisco's Victoria Theater, Saturday, March 2, 1991(
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1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
The work of Hortense Calisher: on middle ground by
Arturo Islas(
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1 edition published in 1971 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 1971 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Arturo Islas papers by
Arturo Islas(
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in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Personal and professional papers including correspondence, literary manuscripts (including DAY OF THE DEAD, THE RAIN GOD, THE KING OF TEARS, and several short stories), literary criticism, files, course work notebooks (1960s), teaching material, photographs, etc. A later accession, 2000-272, includes journals and diaries, 1959-1991, as well as five photos, typescripts, 1989-1990, and some miscellaneous correspondence. There is no separate finding aid for this accession
in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Personal and professional papers including correspondence, literary manuscripts (including DAY OF THE DEAD, THE RAIN GOD, THE KING OF TEARS, and several short stories), literary criticism, files, course work notebooks (1960s), teaching material, photographs, etc. A later accession, 2000-272, includes journals and diaries, 1959-1991, as well as five photos, typescripts, 1989-1990, and some miscellaneous correspondence. There is no separate finding aid for this accession
Aturo Islas : the uncollected works by
Arturo Islas(
Book
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Hector Torres papers by
Hector Avalos Torres(
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in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
The Autobiographical series contains personal correspondence, memorabilia, vitae, and notebooks. The notebooks contain Torres' thoughts on history, politics, and theory, including notes on grammar, French language, and notes to self, along with poetry. The Professional Work series contains correspondence, research, literary works, lectures, manuscripts, book proposals, conference material, written lectures, and a copy of Torres' dissertation, Bilingualism in Medieval England: The Old French and Middle English Versions of the Arcene Wisse. The third series Audio Recordings contains audio interviews with Chicano/a authors for Torres' book Conversations with Contemporary Chicana and Chicano Writers. Interviewees include authors Gloria Anzaldúa, Ana Castillo, Alma Cervantes, Sandra Cisneros, Erlinda Gonzales, Rolando Hinojosa Smith, Arturo Islas, Demetria Martinez, Pat Mora, Lourdes Portillo, Naomi Quiñones, Richard Rodriguez, and Gary Soto. Interviews include biographical information and examination of the writings of each author. Recordings also include poetry readings, Torres' lectures on English grammar, and a radio interview in which Torres discusses his book. The last series, University of New Mexico, contains correspondence and contracts with UNM and the UNM English Department, as well as student correspondence, evaluations, course materials including text notes, course syllabi and outlines, and lecture outlines
in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
The Autobiographical series contains personal correspondence, memorabilia, vitae, and notebooks. The notebooks contain Torres' thoughts on history, politics, and theory, including notes on grammar, French language, and notes to self, along with poetry. The Professional Work series contains correspondence, research, literary works, lectures, manuscripts, book proposals, conference material, written lectures, and a copy of Torres' dissertation, Bilingualism in Medieval England: The Old French and Middle English Versions of the Arcene Wisse. The third series Audio Recordings contains audio interviews with Chicano/a authors for Torres' book Conversations with Contemporary Chicana and Chicano Writers. Interviewees include authors Gloria Anzaldúa, Ana Castillo, Alma Cervantes, Sandra Cisneros, Erlinda Gonzales, Rolando Hinojosa Smith, Arturo Islas, Demetria Martinez, Pat Mora, Lourdes Portillo, Naomi Quiñones, Richard Rodriguez, and Gary Soto. Interviews include biographical information and examination of the writings of each author. Recordings also include poetry readings, Torres' lectures on English grammar, and a radio interview in which Torres discusses his book. The last series, University of New Mexico, contains correspondence and contracts with UNM and the UNM English Department, as well as student correspondence, evaluations, course materials including text notes, course syllabi and outlines, and lecture outlines
Writing from a dual perspective by
Arturo Islas(
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1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
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Acosta, Oscar Zeta Alarcón, Francisco X., Alurista American literature American literature--Hispanic American authors American literature--Mexican American authors Authors, American Authors--Political and social views California--San Francisco Castillo, Ana Ecocriticism English literature English teachers Families Gay men in literature Gays' writings, American Gays' writings, Latin American Gelpi, Albert Group identity in literature Hispanic American college teachers Hispanic Americans in literature Homosexuality and literature Islas, Arturo, Jazz musicians Latin America Lesbian authors Man-woman relationships Mexican American authors Mexican American families Mexican Americans Mexican Americans--Ethnic identity Mexican Americans in literature Mexican Americans--Intellectual life Middlebrook, Diane Wood, Moser, Thomas C Nava, Michael North America--Mexican-American Border Region Ozick, Cynthia Rodriguez, Richard, Sex in literature Short stories, Mexican Solar system--Kohoutek comet Stanford University Teatro Campesino (Organization) United States Universities and colleges--Faculty Valdez, Daniel, Villanueva, Tino Villarreal, José Antonio Zamora, Bernice
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Arturo Islas American writer
Arturo Islas Amerikaans romanschrijver (1938-1991)
Arturo Islas écrivain américain
Arturo Islas escriptor estatunidenc
Arturo Islas escritor estadounidense
Arturo Islas novelista estauxunidense (1938–1991)
Arturo Islas romanziere statunitense
Arturo Islas scríbhneoir Meiriceánach
Arturo Islas shkrimtar amerikan
Islas, Arturo
أرتور إيسلاس كاتب أمريكي
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