Three Trapped Tigers by Guillermo Cabrera Infante
Three Trapped Tigers is a novel that explores the nightlife, culture, and history of Havana, Cuba, during the 1950s. The narrative is fragmented and experimental, employing a range of styles and techniques, including stream-of-consciousness, wordplay, and parody. The book presents a vivid and humorous depiction of the city and its inhabitants, while also offering a critical examination of the political and social conditions of the time.
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- Published
- 1965
- Nationality
- Cuban
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- Pages
- 200-500
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- Tre Tristi Tigri
- Tres tristes tigres
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