Pedro Páramo / The Burning Plain
10 hrs. 52 min.
Description
The peak of Latin American literature came with the release of Juan Rulfo’s novel “Pedro Páramo.” In the collection “A Plain in Flames,” the author addresses issues of the Mexican backcountry, describing phenomena such as banditry and the illegal ferrying of immigrants to the United States. The heroes of his stories face poverty and violence, searching for a way out of this situation. Rulfo explores not only social problems, but also universal human themes—relationships between father and son, blood feud, sin, and salvation.
“Pedro Páramo” is the opus magnum of the Mexican writer, which had a significant impact on world literature. The novel tells of Juan Preciado’s search for his father in a village inhabited by the ghosts of former residents. Intersecting with the storyline of Pedro Páramo, Juan delves into the history of all the villagers. The new translation meets modern standards and takes into account the research carried out over the last half-century.
The novel has attracted critics’ and readers’ interest for decades—how could a writer known only for short stories create such a powerful and innovative work? An introductory article by Petr Kogan will help readers get acquainted with Rulfo’s творчество and immerse themselves in the Mexican atmosphere and history that inspired the writer.
“Pedro Páramo” is the opus magnum of the Mexican writer, which had a significant impact on world literature. The novel tells of Juan Preciado’s search for his father in a village inhabited by the ghosts of former residents. Intersecting with the storyline of Pedro Páramo, Juan delves into the history of all the villagers. The new translation meets modern standards and takes into account the research carried out over the last half-century.
The novel has attracted critics’ and readers’ interest for decades—how could a writer known only for short stories create such a powerful and innovative work? An introductory article by Petr Kogan will help readers get acquainted with Rulfo’s творчество and immerse themselves in the Mexican atmosphere and history that inspired the writer.
