Passing of a literary giant: Rudolfo Anaya 1937-2020
(WorldNews Mexico)

Rudolfo Anaya, the acclaimed New Mexico author and a founder of Chicano literature, passed away Sunday morning. He was 82. ADVERTISEMENTSkip ................................................................ Anaya is best known for his 1972 classic, “Bless Me, Última.” The novel, required reading at many New Mexico schools for years, was awarded the prestigious Premio Quinto Sol literary prize in 1972 for bringing Chicano literature to the forefront of American cultures. The book also drew its share of controversy from critics and was eventually put on a banned list. Belinda Henry, Anaya’s niece, said Anaya’s health had been declining in previous years. “His body...