Sandra Cisneros’s emotional coming-of-age novel “The House on Mango Street” The narrative centres on the lives of Esperanza Cordero, a young Latina who is raised in Chicago’s Hispanic neighbourhood. The book is divided into short sections that provide readers with a peek into Esperanza’s life, experiences, and insights.
Esperanza’s desire for a better life and a place that really feels like home is symbolised by the house on Mango Street that bears the same name. Cisneros addresses issues of identity, cultural legacy, and the difficulties experienced by people on the periphery of society via the prism of Esperanza’s distinct voice. Esperanza’s feelings are conveyed in a beautiful and evocative manner as she navigates the intricacies of puberty and her quest for her own identity and place in the world. Because of its compelling narrative and universal themes, “The House on Mango Street” is a literary gem that readers find appealing.