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La Loma
Short Stories· Panama

La Loma

by Rogelio Sinán
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1941Spanish
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About This Book

Rogelio Sinán's La Loma (1941) stands as one of the most significant works of short stories of its era. Rogelio Sinán, one of Panama's most celebrated writers, presents a collection of short stories that capture the essence of Panamanian culture and folklore. La Loma is renowned for its vivid storytelling and exploration of human nature, making it a cornerstone of Panamanian literature and an insightful look into the country's cultural landscape. Themes of folklore, human nature, cultural identity run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorRogelio Sinán
Published1941
Country of Origin🇵🇦 Panama
LanguageSpanish
Category📄 Short Stories
Editorial Score30/100
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📄 Short Stories

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Country of Origin

🇵🇦 Panama

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Editorial Assessment

Rogelio Sinán's *La Loma* masterfully captures the essence of post-colonial identity through its vivid portrayal of a Panamanian landscape and its conflicted inhabitants. The novel intricately weaves themes of cultural dislocation and the struggle for personal and national identity, echoing the broader tensions of a society grappling with its colonial past. Sinán's lyrical prose and keen social observations make this work a significant contribution to Latin American literature, resonating with timeless relevance.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from multiple independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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Rogelio Sinán
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Rogelio Sinán is a Panama author whose work in short stories has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Loma about?

Rogelio Sinán, one of Panama's most celebrated writers, presents a collection of short stories that capture the essence of Panamanian culture and folklore. La Loma is renowned for its vivid storytelling and exploration of human nature, making it a cornerstone of Panamanian literature and an insightful look into the country's cultural landscape.

Who wrote La Loma?

La Loma was written by Rogelio Sinán, from Panama. First published in 1941.

What awards has La Loma won?

La Loma has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is La Loma worth reading?

La Loma 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 folklore, human nature, cultural identity.

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What category is La Loma?

La Loma is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

What country is La Loma from?

La Loma originates from Panama's literary tradition. Explore more books from Panama on our country page.

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