by Augusto Monterroso · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788491874669
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This anthology brings together a selection of stories and fables by the writer Augusto Monterroso, exploring themes such as the human condition, irony, and silence through concise and reflective narratives. With a unique style and elegant prose, Monterroso invites reflection on life and literature.
Augusto Monterroso Bonilla was a Honduran writer who adopted Guatemalan nationality, known for the ironical and humorous style of his short stories. He is considered an important figure in the Latin American "Boom" generation, and received several awards, including the Prince of Asturias Award in Literature (2000), Miguel Ángel Asturias National Prize in Literature (1997), and Juan Rulfo Award (1996). Monterroso was a member of the Honduran Academy of Language.
