The Underdogs A Novel of the Mexican Revolution |
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Author:
| Azuela, Mariano |
Translator:
| Munguia, E. |
Revised by:
| Jorgensen, Beth |
Introduction by:
| Stavans, Ilan |
Series title: | Modern Library Classics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-375-75942-0 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2002 |
Publisher: | Random House Publishing Group
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Imprint: | Modern Library |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $18.00 |
Book Description:
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Hailed as the greatest novel of the Mexican Revolution, The Underdogsrecounts the story of an illiterate but charismatic Indian peasant farmer's part in the rebellion against Porfirio Diaz, and his subsequent loss of belief in the cause when the revolutionary alliance becomes factionalized. Azuela's masterpiece is a timeless, authentic portrayal of peasant life, revolutionary zeal, and political disillusionment.
Hailed as the greatest novel of the Mexican Revolution, The Underdogsrecounts the story of an illiterate but charismatic Indian peasant farmer's part in the rebellion against Porfirio Diaz, and his subsequent loss of belief in the cause when the revolutionary alliance becomes factionalized. Azuela's masterpiece is a timeless, authentic portrayal of peasant life, revolutionary zeal, and political disillusionment.