Description
On his deathbed, Artemio Cruz, a powerful and morally compromised Mexican businessman, confronts the entirety of his tumultuous life. Through a series of fragmented, non-linear flashbacks, the narrative plunges into his past, revealing the choices, betrayals, and compromises that shaped his rise to power. This seminal work by Carlos Fuentes masterfully dissects themes of identity, corruption, and the complex legacy of the Mexican Revolution. It is a profound exploration of a man's reckoning with his past and the indelible mark he leaves on his nation.
Available Editions
paperback
Macmillan
Published Jan 1, 1991
324 pages
ISBN: 9780374522834
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Details
First Published
1962
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Death of Artemio Cruz by Carlos Fuentes.