by Augusto Monterroso · Punto De Lectura · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788466300476
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La oveja negra y demás fábulas is a collection of short stories by Honduran writer Augusto Monterroso, first published in 1969. This Punto de Lectura edition, published in 2000, brings together a series of short stories characterized by their brevity, irony, and black humor. The stories explore themes such as the human condition, politics, literature, and society, through absurd and surprising characters and situations. With a concise style and elegant prose, Monterroso invites reflection and questioning of reality.
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.
