Gringo viejo

Synopsis of Gringo viejo

Gringo viejo is a novel by Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, published in 1985. The story takes place during the Mexican Revolution and follows an old American writer who crosses the border in search of a dignified death. He joins the forces of Pancho Villa and becomes involved in the turbulent events of the time. The novel explores themes such as identity, culture, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.