Books by Mariano Azuela (3)



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The Underdogs : A Novel of the Mexican Revolution by Mariano Azuela EN

Rating: 3 (1 vote)
Description:
Considered by many to be the definitive novel of the Mexican Revolution, this is the story of a peace-loving Indian who is forced to side with the rebels to save his family.

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Two Novels of Mexico : The Flies. The Bosses by Mariano Azuela EN

Rating: 4 (1 vote)
Description:
-- "The Bosses" is set during the presidency (1911 to 1913) of Francisco Madero (1873-1913), the successful revolutionary who has ousted the previous president. It focuses on unscrupulous political "caicques" (bosses) who manage to ruin two men: Don Juanito, an honest businessman, is robbed of his livelihood, and Rodriguez, an idealistic clerk, is killed for criticizing the bosses.-- adapted from "The Encyclopedia of Latin American Literature", page 89, accessed online at Google Books, 9-15-17.