Hijo de hombre

Synopsis of Hijo de hombre

Hijo de hombre is a novel by Paraguayan writer Augusto Roa Bastos, published in 1960. The work focuses on two striking images: a Christ carved by a leper, a symbol of the rebellion of the inhabitants of Itapé, and the railroad line, which represents both progress and the desire for transformation of an exploited people. The novel explores themes such as oppression, the struggle for freedom, and the search for identity in a complex social and political context.