The Seven Madmen by Roberto Arlt
"Los Siete Locos" is a complex and dark novel set in the 1920s in Buenos Aires. The story revolves around a man who, disillusioned with his mundane life and the corruption he sees around him, becomes involved with a group of anarchists who plan to overthrow the government. The protagonist is drawn into a world of madness, conspiracy, and philosophical debate, as he grapples with his own sanity and the morality of his actions. The book explores themes of existentialism, societal decay, and the blurred line between sanity and insanity.
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- Published
- 1929
- Nationality
- Argentinian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- I Sette Pazzi
- Los Siete Locos
- Los siete locos
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 4th on Biblioteca (Argentina)
- 107th on El Pais Favorite Books of 100 Spanish Authors (El Pais)
- 6643rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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