<p>This anthology presents the wide spectrum of poetry, poetic prose and fiction produced from 1980-2012 by 46 Puerto Rican women writers in New York. Some write in English, others in Spanish and a few of them write in both languages. The book also includes biographies of the writers, documenting their activism and offering a glimpse at their role in the artistic, social, political and intellectual history of New York s communities. A primary purpose of this work is to make known an existing literature which eloquently celebrates struggles with memories and characters, possesses an acute awareness of language uses and modalities, and is packed with fierce passion, quiet meditative tones, urban rhythms, poignant humor, and unique, sometimes visionary styles. The pieces included often reflect the human efforts to live with dignity and hope, and the complexities of a migration process. This splendid literary wealth creates a context for the appreciation of emerging works and the discussion of issues of literary criticism that can spring from the texts themselves. Breaking Ground / Abriendo caminos may inspire new generations of Puerto Rican/ Latino writers, as well as writers of other backgrounds. It will definitely bring delight to many readers.<br> Esta antologia presenta una amplia gama de poesia, prosa poetica y narrativa producida en Nueva York desde el ano 1980 al 2012 por 46 escritoras puertorriquenas de diversas edades. Algunas de ellas escriben predominantemente en espanol, otras en ingles y aun otras, en ambas lenguas. El libro incluye, ademas, biografias de las escritoras que documentan su contribucion artistica, social, politica e intelectual a las comunidades de Nueva York. El proposito de esta antologia es abrir espacios al material existente. Las obras evidencian la lucha humana por vivir con dignidad y aprecio. Se destacan por su conciencia de los usos y las modalidades de la lengua hablada y escrita, su intensa pasion o tonos meditativos, sus ritmos urbanos, sus memorias y personajes intrigantes y su compasion, humor e ironia. Muchas de las obras, ademas, reflejan las complejidades humanas concomitantes a un proceso migratorio. Este extraordinario acervo provee oportunidades para apreciar la calidad de los textos y contribuye a la discusion sobre los parametros criticos que surgen de la literatura que se va aprehendiendo. Esperamos que Breaking Ground / Abriendo caminos inspire a generaciones de escritores puertorriquenos, latinos y de otras nacionalidades a crear y compartir su talento. Sin duda el libro deleitara a muchos lectores.</p>

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