by Augusto Monterroso · Alianza Editorial · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420683355
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Immerse yourself in the literary universe of Augusto Monterroso with this collection of short stories. The author, recognized for his originality and mastery of the short story, presents us with a selection of his best works, coming from 'Complete Works (and other stories)', 'Perpetual Motion' and 'The Magic Word'. Discover the capacity for fabulation and the subtle humor that characterize Monterroso's prose, one of the great exponents of 20th century Latin American literature.
Augusto Monterroso Bonilla was a Honduran writer who adopted Guatemalan nationality, known for the ironical and humorous style of his short stories. He is considered an important figure in the Latin American "Boom" generation, and received several awards, including the Prince of Asturias Award in Literature (2000), Miguel Ángel Asturias National Prize in Literature (1997), and Juan Rulfo Award (1996). Monterroso was a member of the Honduran Academy of Language.
