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Los ríos profundos

Pages
324
Published
1958
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

Ernesto, a young boy, navigates the complexities of his identity caught between the indigenous Andean world and the European-descended society of Peru. As he attends a boarding school, he witnesses and experiences the deep-seated social inequalities and cultural conflicts of his homeland. This story explores his awakening to the harsh realities of his country and his search for belonging.

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José María Arguedas

José María Arguedas was a Peruvian novelist and anthropologist. His essential work, Los ríos profundos, explores the indigenous Andean world and the clash of cultures in Peru. He wrote with deep insight into both Spanish and Quechua traditions.

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