From: School Library Journal | Date: June 1, 2003 | Copyright information

Pedro Paramo y El llano en llamas. Spain/U.S.: Planeta. 2002.291p. ISBN 8408-04575-X. $26.95. FIC

An immortal "novel of the revolution," Pedro Paramo (1955) is considered by some a precursor to the Latin American tradition of magical realism. Blending Mexican folklore with surreal images, Rulfo (1918-86) explores themes of death and violence as he follows one man's strange quest for his heritage. Ranging from anecdotes to casual incidents to short ...

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