Gringo viejo

Synopsis of Gringo viejo

Gringo Viejo is a novel by Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes, published in 1985. The story is set during the Mexican Revolution and follows an American schoolteacher who joins the revolutionary forces. The novel explores themes of identity, culture, and the search for meaning in times of conflict. This edition from Círculo de Lectores, published in 1988, features a hardcover binding with an illustrated dust jacket and engravings by José Guadalupe Posada.