Augusto Monterroso
Augusto Monterroso
1921 – 2003- Books
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Augusto Monterroso Bonilla (Tegucigalpa, 21 de diciembre de 1921-Ciudad de México, 7 de febrero de 2003), conocido como Tito Monterroso, fue un escritor hondureño, nacionalizado guatemalteco y exiliado en México. Es considerado uno de los maestros de la minificción y, de forma breve, abordó temáticas complejas y fascinantes. Fue miembro de la academia hondureña de la lengua.
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Augusto Monterroso Bonilla (Tegucigalpa, 21 December 1921–Mexico City, 7 February 2003), known as Tito Monterroso, was a Honduran writer who became a Guatemalan national and lived in exile in Mexico. He is considered one of the masters of microfiction and, in a concise manner, addressed complex and fascinating themes. He was a member of the Honduran Academy of Language.
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Rêves et réalités / Sueños y realidades, 1952-1977
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Historias de la vida. Incluye CD con la lectura de los relatos (Spanish Edition)
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Llorar orillas del río Mapocho
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Augusto Monterroso is widely recognized for his mastery of the short story and for his contributions to the genre of microfiction, often exploring philosophical themes with wit and irony. His work frequently features fables and parables that challenge conventional narratives.
Augusto Monterroso was awarded the prestigious Prince of Asturias Award for Literature in 2000, recognizing his significant impact on Spanish-language literature. He also received the Juan Rulfo Prize in 1996, further cementing his status as a celebrated author.
New readers might consider starting with "The Complete Works and Other Stories," which collects many of his most famous short stories and fables, including "The Dinosaur." This collection provides an excellent overview of his distinctive style and thematic concerns.