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Set against the backdrop of revolutionary Mexico, the narrative follows Ambrose Bierce, an American writer and soldier, during his enigmatic final days. His interactions with General Tomas Arroyo and Pancho Villa's soldiers highlight the deep cultural tensions between the United States and Mexico. The novel explores the tragic history and complexities of these two intertwined cultures, ultimately illustrating how their differences and connections shape the fates of both Bierce and Arroyo.
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The Old Gringo, Carlos Fuentes
- Language
- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- The Old Gringo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Carlos Fuentes
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780374530525
- Category
- Fiction, Sci-fi and Fantasy, Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of revolutionary Mexico, the narrative follows Ambrose Bierce, an American writer and soldier, during his enigmatic final days. His interactions with General Tomas Arroyo and Pancho Villa's soldiers highlight the deep cultural tensions between the United States and Mexico. The novel explores the tragic history and complexities of these two intertwined cultures, ultimately illustrating how their differences and connections shape the fates of both Bierce and Arroyo.