Juan Moreira
- 312 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Eduardo Gutiérrez Book order
Eduardo Gutiérrez was an Argentine writer celebrated for his works focusing on historical customs and gaucho life. His most significant novel, Juan Moreira, penned in 1880, achieved immense popularity and was adapted for the stage, circus, cinema, and comic strips. Gutiérrez's literary contributions lie in his vivid portrayals of Argentine customs and the rural landscape, solidifying his place in the nation's literary heritage.
- 2019
- 2014
Argentinian writer Eduardo Gutiérrez (1851-1889) fashioned his seminal gauchesque novel from the prison records of the real Juan Moreira, a noble outlaw whose life and name became legendary in the Río de la Plata during the late 19th century. John Chasteen's fast-moving, streamlined translation--the first ever into English--captures all of the sweeping romance and knife-wielding excitement of the original. William Acree's introduction and notes situate Juan Moreira in its literary and historical contexts. Numerous illustrations, a map of Moreira's travels, a glossary of terms, and a select bibliography are all included.