Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

Woman with Horns and Other Stories: US Edition Cecilia Manguerra Brainard

This 2020 US Edition of the short story collection, WOMAN WITH HORNS AND OTHER STORIES, by Philippine American writer Cecilia Manguerra Brainard introduces her first book to new readers . First published in 1987, the book collects a dozen stories that draw from historical and contemporary sources. Many of the stories explore the clash of Philippine culture with foreign influences that reached the archipelago during different historical periods. The book has been praised by Katipunan as, "Beautifully written in the minimalist style yet never lacking color and clarity, Brainard's stories reach out from the deep centuries of folklore, superstition, religion, customs, geography, and history to bring them life into the present. But more than life itself, this book mirrors the unique ways in which the Filipino women searches for meaning."The reception of this work of Philippine fiction has been extraordinary. Brainard's mythical place "Ubec" (Cebu backwards) was embraced by Cebuanos and "Ubec" has become part of their lexicon. Teachers use stories from this collection in their classrooms. Cecilia Manguerra Brainard's is the author and editor of over twenty books, including three novels, short story anthologies, and other work, all considered significant contributions to Philippine and Philippine American literature as well as Asian American literature.
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