1. The Life and Literature Work of Julia Alvarez
However, a chronological study of several of her works exposes a disturbing path in her writing. ... During her pubescent years, it was a sense of alienation that first prompted a love of writing. ... It is this creative set up that carries the reader through to "33," a long poem that takes up the vast majority of the collection. ... Another believes that Alvarez's characters are "of an oral tradition, and even though they have moved onto a writing stage, the power of the voice is what carries them (Starcevic 11)." ...
- Word Count: 2799
- Approx Pages: 11
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School