40 years ago, Sandra Cisneros published what would become a contemporary classic: The House on Mango Street. To mark the occasion, Everyman's Library has released a new edition. The introduction to that edition was written by Professor John Philip Santos, a fellow writer and long-time friend of Cisneros. He joins me on this episode to talk about the origin, meaning, and legacy of this modern masterpiece.

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Discussed in this episode:

The House on Mango Street (Everyman's Library) by Sandra Cisneros, introduction by John Philip Santos

Places Left Unfinished at the Time of Creation by John Philip Santos

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