Description
Young Antonio Márez's life is irrevocably changed with the arrival of Ultima, an elderly curandera who comes to live with his family. As Antonio stands on the cusp of manhood, Ultima's wisdom and mystical healing powers guide him through a tumultuous childhood filled with prejudice, spiritual turmoil, and violence. Under her watchful eye, Antonio grapples with his family's conflicting legacies—the pastoral Marez and the farming Luna—and the deep-seated tension between indigenous paganism and Catholicism. This coming-of-age story explores themes of faith, identity, and the enduring power of cultural heritage, as Antonio seeks to understand his place in a world shaped by ancient myths and modern struggles.
Available Editions
paperback
Grand Central Publishing
Published Jan 1, 1999
304 pages
ISBN: 9780446675369
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Details
First Published
1972
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya.