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Antes que anochezca

A Memoir
Pages
336
Published
1993
Language
English

Synopsis

This is the powerful memoir of Reinaldo Arenas, a Cuban writer who defied oppression. From a difficult childhood to his fight for freedom and artistic expression, Arenas recounts his journey through political suppression, imprisonment for his homosexuality, and his eventual escape from Cuba. It's a raw and honest account of a life lived under extreme adversity, leading to his final days in New York.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
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