Los lanzallamas by Roberto Arlt

"Los lanzallamas" is a novel set in Buenos Aires in the 1920s, revolving around the lives of a group of characters who are marginalized by society. The protagonist, a failed inventor turned anarchist, is manipulated into participating in a plot to overthrow the government and establish a new social order. The plot fails, leading to tragic consequences for the characters involved. The novel explores themes of alienation, disillusionment, and the struggle for individual freedom in a repressive society.

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Published
1931
Nationality
Argentinian
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
Unknown
Original Language
Spanish

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