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Pedro Paramo
Book • 1977
The novel tells the story of Juan Preciado, who promises his mother on her deathbed to find his father, Pedro Páramo, in the town of Comala.
Upon arrival, Juan discovers a ghost town inhabited by spectral characters who reveal the tragic and violent history of Comala and the corrupt, cruel life of Pedro Páramo.
The narrative is non-linear, jumping between different timelines and perspectives, and explores themes of memory, loss, and the interconnection between the spiritual and physical realms.
The book is a classic of Mexican and Latin American literature, known for its magical realism and profound insights into human nature.
Upon arrival, Juan discovers a ghost town inhabited by spectral characters who reveal the tragic and violent history of Comala and the corrupt, cruel life of Pedro Páramo.
The narrative is non-linear, jumping between different timelines and perspectives, and explores themes of memory, loss, and the interconnection between the spiritual and physical realms.
The book is a classic of Mexican and Latin American literature, known for its magical realism and profound insights into human nature.
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Myriam Gurba in the context of a story about her grandfather's friendship and a grudge over missing encyclopedias.
Myriam Gurba in the context of a story about her grandfather's friendship and a grudge over missing encyclopedias.
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Creative Nonfiction as Reclamation and Confrontation
