JOURNAL ARTICLE

Place, Identity, and Resistance in the River Poetry of Emmy Pérez and Natalie Diaz.

  • Published In: Midwest Quarterly, 2025, v. 67, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: CASTAÑEDA, DONNA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines the river poetry of Emmy Pérez and Natalie Diaz, focusing on how their works reflect themes of place, identity, and resistance. Both poets center their writing around significant rivers—the Rio Grande for Pérez and the Colorado River for Diaz—exploring their connections to personal and collective histories, cultural identity, and the ongoing struggles against oppression. The poetry of both authors serves as a means of asserting their legitimacy as citizens and caretakers of these rivers, while also addressing broader social and political issues such as immigration and environmental degradation. Ultimately, their works highlight the resilience of Indigenous and Latinx communities in the face of historical and contemporary injustices. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Midwest Quarterly. 2025/10, Vol. 67, Issue 1, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0026-3451
  • Accession Number:189273534
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