Los de abajo
Los de abajo
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Novel • Fiction
Mexico • 1910s
1997
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Los de abajo by Mariano Azuela portrays a group of individuals swept into the chaos of the Mexican Revolution. Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of struggle, social inequality, and the impacts of war on personal lives. The characters navigate shifting allegiances and moral dilemmas, reflecting the complexities and human cost of revolutionary change.
Gritty
Dark
Mysterious
Challenging
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
Los de abajo by Mariano Azuela is praised for its gritty portrayal of the Mexican Revolution, offering authentic insights into the struggles of the disenfranchised. Critics commend Azuela's vivid character development and narrative style. However, some note the chaotic structure and lack of cohesive plot as drawbacks. Overall, it remains a powerful depiction of revolutionary fervor and despair.
Who Should Read Los de abajo?
A reader who appreciates Los de abajo by Mariano Azuela would enjoy narratives on social upheaval and revolution, similar to those in The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. They are likely interested in historical fiction that delves into the struggles of the underdog, exploring themes of class conflict and resilience.
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Mariano Azuela's Los de abajo, originally serialized in the newspaper El Paso del Norte in 1915, offers one of the earliest fictional accounts of the Mexican Revolution.
After being published as a book in 1916, Los de abajo struggled for recognition until the 1920s, when its stark portrayal of revolutionary Mexico gained critical acclaim, helping to establish the genre of the "novel of the Mexican Revolution."
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The influence of Azuela's work transcended borders, with Los de abajo being translated into English in 1929 as The Underdogs, making it accessible to an international audience interested in the Mexican social upheaval.
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Novel • Fiction
Mexico • 1910s
1997
Adult
18+ years
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