Mariano Azuela: The Underdogs | Taschenbuch

Cover: 9780375759420 | The Underdogs | A Novel of the Mexican Revolution | Mariano Azuela

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Beschreibung

Hailed as the greatest novel of the Mexican Revolution,The Underdogsrecounts the story of an illiterate but charismatic Indian peasant farmer's part in the rebellion against Porfirio Díaz, and his subsequent loss of belief in the cause when the revolutionary alliance becomes factionalized. Azuela's masterpiece is a timeless, authentic portrayal of peasant life, revolutionary zeal, and political disillusionment.

Über den Autor

Mariano Azuela (1873-1952) was a Mexican novelist and physician best known for his influential work ""The Underdogs"" (""Los de Abajo""), which offers a powerful portrayal of the Mexican Revolution. Born in Lagos de Moreno, Mexico initially trained as a physician but became increasingly involved in literature and politics, particularly during the revolutionary period. His writing is characterized by its realism and social critique, reflecting the experiences and struggles of ordinary people caught in the tumult of revolution. Azuela's works often focus on themes of injustice, disillusionment, and the complexities of human nature.
In addition to ""The Underdogs,"" he authored several other novels, essays, and short stories, contributing significantly to Mexican literature. Azuela's legacy continues to resonate, as he is regarded as a key figure in the development of modern Mexican narrative and a voice for the marginalized in society. He moved to Mexico City, where he spent the remainder of his life writing and practicing medicine among the impoverished.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2002
Genre:	Importe , Romane & Erzählungen
Rubrik:	Belletristik
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13:	9780375759420
ISBN-10:	0375759425
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Azuela, Mariano
Redaktion:	Jorgensen, Beth
Übersetzung:	E. Munguia, Jr.
Hersteller:	Random House Publishing Group
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	203 x 132 x 11 mm
Von/Mit:	Mariano Azuela
Erscheinungsdatum:	10.09.2002
Gewicht:	0,223 kg