Pedro Páramo Turns 70: The Novel by Juan Rulfo That Revolutionized Latin American Literature

Seventy years ago, Juan Rulfo published Pedro Páramo, a novel that transformed Latin American literature with its innovative style and unique atmosphere.

To celebrate its anniversary, new commemorative editions and tributes are being released that reaffirm its place as a timeless classic.

Seventy years after its publication, the novel remains relevant, with new commemorative editions and a film adaptation that rekindles interest in this essential work.

A work that marked a before and after. Since its release under the imprint of the Fondo de Cultura Económica, Pedro Páramo has baffled critics and the public with its unconventional structure, as its fragmented narrative, the multiplicity of voices, and the dialogue between the living and the dead broke the molds of traditional narrative.

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