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First translated into English in 1967 as "The Burning Plain", these starkly realistic stories create a psychologically acute portrait of poverty and dignity in the countryside at a time when Mexico was undergoing rapid industrialization following the upheavals or the Revolution.
Late last year, I entered to win a galley of this book. About 6 months later, I received the link to read it! I have a few others I need to get to, but I'm excited to read this one.