A La Deriva by Horacio Quiroga
Set in the dense, unforgiving jungles of Misiones, the story follows a man who is bitten by a venomous snake and embarks on a desperate journey downriver in search of medical help. As the venom courses through his veins, he battles both the physical agony and the psychological torment of his impending fate. The narrative captures the raw struggle for survival against the backdrop of nature's indifference, highlighting the fragility of human life and the relentless power of the natural world.
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- Published
- 1912
- Nationality
- Uruguayan
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 10-20
- Original Language
- Spanish
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