A Trégua by Mario Benedetti
Set in Montevideo, this poignant narrative unfolds through the diary entries of Martín Santomé, a weary and disillusioned office worker on the brink of retirement. As he navigates the monotony of his daily life, Martín unexpectedly finds solace and renewed purpose in a tender romance with his young and spirited colleague, Laura Avellaneda. Their relationship offers him a brief respite from his existential ennui, but it is ultimately shadowed by the inevitability of life's uncertainties and the passage of time. Through introspective musings and heartfelt reflections, the story explores themes of love, loneliness, and the fleeting nature of happiness.
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- Published
- 1960
- Nationality
- Uruguayan
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- La tregua
- The Truce
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