This book is an analysis of three typical magic-realist novels in contemporary Chicano fiction. The analysis shows that the magico-realist world-view is a fundamental aspect in the Chicano search for identity.
                                                    
                                                        - Content
 - Introduction
 - I. Magical Realism - An Overview
 - II. Ron Arias' The Road to Tamazunchale
 - III. Orlando Romero's Nambé-Year One
 - IV. Miguel Méndez' The Dream of Santa María de las Piedras
 - Conclusion
 - Bibliography