Álvaro Enrigue's new novel reimagines Hernán Cortés' and Moctezuma's empires
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Reimagining the Encounter between Aztec Empire and Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th Century
The host discusses Alvaro Enrige's novel, which reimagines the encounter between the Aztec Empire and Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. They explore the research and experiences behind the book, including walking the streets where Moctezuma once did, and delve into the topic of humor in a novel about colonialism.
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