1987
Judith Ortiz Cofer
because... because
The woman offers her shop, the Latin deli, as a median between the differences of American and Spanish culture so that the multitude of Hispanic immigrants can still have a part of home with them.
In "The Myth of the Latin Woman," Judith Ortiz Cofer contrasts the stereotypes and generalizations about Latinas with the individual experiences and realities of Latin women. She challenges the misconceptions that society holds about Latinas by sharing personal anecdotes and reflections on identity, discrimination, and cultural heritage. Through her narrative, Cofer aims to humanize Latin women and highlight the complexity of their identities beyond the stereotypical perceptions imposed on them.
The poem "Latin Women Pray" by Judith Ortiz Cofer makes use of imagery, metaphor, and repetition to explore the cultural and spiritual significance of praying in Latin American women's lives. The poem vividly describes the act of praying as a ritual that connects these women to their traditions and beliefs, using rich language and symbolism to convey the power and importance of this practice in their daily lives.
The "canned memories" in the poem The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica refer to the memories of home provided by the shop keeper as she talks to her customers, as well as the sensory triggered memories of the familiar food purchased in the shop.
Judith Ortiz Cofer was influenced by her upbringing in Puerto Rican immigrant communities, her experiences as a Latina woman, and the cultural richness and diversity of the Latin American diaspora. She was also inspired by authors such as Sandra Cisneros, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Julia Alvarez.
In Judith Ortiz Cofer's poem, "The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica," the Patroness of Exiles is described as: "a woman of no-age who was never pretty, who spends her days selling canned memories while listening to the Puerto Ricans complain that it would be cheaper to fly to San Juan than to buy a pound of Bustelo coffee here...She spends her days slicing jamón y queso and wrapping it in wax papertied with string."
The surname Ortiz originates from the Basque and Spanish languages. The name means "fortunate" and can be traced to the Latin name Fortunio.
In Latin Rap: Fear No Evil - Juan Gotti. Is 1 of the wins
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" was published in Latin in 1964 under the title "Alicia in Terra Mirabili." It was translated by Clive Harcourt Carruthers.
His published philosophical works were written in New Latin.