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“There are many gods . . . gods of beauty and magic, gods of the garden, gods in our own backyards, but we go off to foreign countries to find new ones, we reach to the stars to find new ones--. . . . The god of the church is a jealous god; he cannot live in peace with other gods.”

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Rudolfo Anaya
Rudolfo Anaya

Rudolfo Anaya is an American author renowned for his contributions to Chicano literature. His works often explore themes of cultural identity, family, and community, as well as the conflicts between individuals and society. more

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