Rudolfo Anaya

Rudolfo Anaya Author of Bless Me, Ultima Rudolfo Anaya ( 1927- )  Born in New Mexico Oct. 30, 1927  Interpreter of the lives of Hispanics in the U.S. Southwest through his novels, short stories, and plays  Interest in the folk stories of his culture and questions of religious faith  Teaching at University of New Mexico since 1974  Founder of Modern Chicano Lit.  Most read author in Hispanic Communities Rudolfo Anaya ( 1927- )    Sales of Bless Me, Ultima (1972) surpassed 360,000 Has done more to promote publication of books by Hispanic authors than any other single person “I’ve used the techniques of the cuento. I am an oral storyteller, but now I do it on the printed page.”