Thanks to a first grant from the Centro Mexicano de Escritores, Rulfo was able to finish eight more stories, which appeared with those already published under the general title of El Llano en llamas (The Burning Plain), also the name of one of the stories in the volume. In 1951 he published a seventh story in América, “Diles que no me maten” (which Elias Canetti considered one of the finest stories ever written and Günter Grass admired as well).
Rulfo described the progress of his work in letters to his fiancée Clara Aparicio. Each story has its own spirit that transcends time and captivates us because it is easy to identify with the fight for one's life that the stories convey.This collection contains 17 stories published by Rulfo beginning in 1945, when “Nos han dado la tierra” appeared in the literary reviews América and Pan. Upon reading just a few pages, one immediately dives into a unique world that portrays rural life in post-revolutionary Mexico. We love this collection of short stories because they are incomparably intense and impactful. Read below Norberto's opinion of the book: In an engaging and highly participatory seminar style, we'll enjoy group discussions exploring the language and content of the book, as well as the historical context of the story. Taking place in the harsh countryside of the state of Jalisco, where Rulfo grew up, he masterfully delves into the psyche of a range of characters, crafting impactful stories that are true classics of Mexican literature.ĭesigned for students with advanced reading and speaking ability, this course will give you the opportunity to continue polishing your comprehension and conversation skills as we read and analyze El llano en llamas.
Examining rural life in the wake of the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) and subsequent counter-uprising in the Cristero War (1926-1929), the stories compiled in El llano en llamas explore the tragic violence, poverty, and moral crises suffered in the era.
Esteemed as one of the finest writers in the Spanish language, Rulfo achieved legendary status in the world of literature for publishing just this book and his short novel “ Pedro Páramo”. Course Description: In this advanced immersion literature course, students will read and discuss Mexican author Juan Rulfo’s acclaimed short-story collection “ El llano en llamas” (1953).
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