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“The writers who have been serious about recreating American literature have always been far and few between. What we do have at the end of the 20th century that we didn't have at the beginning, at that time of the Lost Generation of rich white boys, is a mixture. We're now getting gay writers of color, let's say, and women of color being published. This is unprecedented.”

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Ana Castillo, born on June 15, 1953, is an American novelist known for her works that focus on the experiences of Latinx Americans, particularly the stories of Mexican Americans. Her novels often delve into themes of race, gender, and identity. more

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