Cuentos

Synopsis of Cuentos

This collection of short stories by Augusto Monterroso offers a significant sample of his mastery of the short story form. Through precise prose, filled with paradoxes and subtle humor, the Guatemalan author displays an inexhaustible capacity for storytelling that reveals a deceptive simplicity, establishing himself as an essential figure in Latin American literature. The volume gathers fundamental pieces from works such as 'Obras completas (y otros cuentos)', 'Movimiento perpetuo', and 'La palabra mágica'. It is an essential read for those looking to explore the wit and literary craft of one of the most prominent precursors of flash fiction.