“Bless Me, Ultima” is a novel by Rudolfo Anaya printed in 1972. A coming-of-age story, the novel follows the protagonist, Antonio Marez, as he grapples together with his id, religion, and the complexities of life in a rural New Mexico village within the Nineteen Forties.
The novel explores themes of spirituality, household, and the stability between custom and modernity. It has been broadly acclaimed for its lyrical prose, wealthy characterization, and insights into the Chicano expertise. The novel has been tailored into a movie and an opera, and has turn out to be a staple of many highschool and school curricula.
