I, the Supreme

I, the Supreme is a landmark novel by Augusto Roa Bastos, offering a fictionalized account of the life of the Paraguayan dictator José Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia. The book is renowned for its complex narrative structure and its exploration of power, tyranny, and the nature of history. It is considered one of the most important works of Latin American literature and a profound critique of authoritarianism.

I, the Supreme was written by Augusto Roa Bastos, from Paraguay. First published in 1974.

I, the Supreme has received the following recognition: Miguel de Cervantes Prize 1989.

I, the Supreme is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in power and tyranny, historical narrative, identity.

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I, the Supreme is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

I, the Supreme originates from Paraguay's literary tradition. Explore more books from Paraguay on our country page.