The Death of Artemio Cruz by Carlos Fuentes
The novel revolves around the life of a self-centered Mexican media mogul, Artemio Cruz, who is on his deathbed. As he reflects on his past, the narrative shifts between first, second, and third person perspectives, exploring different stages of Cruz's life from his impoverished childhood, his participation in the Mexican Revolution, his ruthless pursuit of power, and his eventual downfall. The book is a critique of the corruption and moral decay in Mexican society following the Revolution.
The 762nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1962
- Nationality
- Mexican
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 15th on Top 20 Latin American Books To Read Before You Die (Latin Times)
- 78th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- 90th on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- Donald Barthelme’s Reading List (Believer Mag)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)