The Burning Plain and Other Stories by Juan Rulfo
"The Burning Plain and Other Stories" is a collection of short narratives set in the harsh rural areas of Mexico, depicting the brutal realities of peasant life. The stories are filled with characters who are haunted by their past, living in extreme poverty, and often meeting violent ends. The book is renowned for its stark, realistic portrayal of life and its exploration of the human capacity for hope and survival in the face of despair.
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- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- Mexican
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- El Llano En Llamas
- El llano en llamas
- La Pianura In Fiamme
- The Plain in Flames
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