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Weekend in Guatemala

by Miguel Ángel Asturias
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1956Spanish
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About This Book

Weekend in Guatemala by Miguel Ángel Asturias is a landmark work of historical fiction, first published in 1956. Weekend in Guatemala is a collection of stories by Miguel Ángel Asturias that captures the tumultuous period of the 1954 CIA-backed coup in Guatemala. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Asturias provides a poignant critique of foreign intervention and its devastating effects on the nation. The work is significant for its historical context and its exploration of themes of power and resistance. Themes of foreign intervention, political upheaval, resistance run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorMiguel Ángel Asturias
Published1956
Country of Origin🇬🇹 Guatemala
LanguageSpanish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
Editorial Score30/100
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🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇹 Guatemala

This book is part of Guatemala's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weekend in Guatemala about?

Weekend in Guatemala is a collection of stories by Miguel Ángel Asturias that captures the tumultuous period of the 1954 CIA-backed coup in Guatemala. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Asturias provides a poignant critique of foreign intervention and its devastating effects on the nation. The work is significant for its historical context and its exploration of themes of power and resistance.

Who wrote Weekend in Guatemala?

Weekend in Guatemala was written by Miguel Ángel Asturias, from Guatemala. First published in 1956.

What awards has Weekend in Guatemala won?

Weekend in Guatemala has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is Weekend in Guatemala worth reading?

Weekend in Guatemala 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 foreign intervention, political upheaval, resistance.

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What category is Weekend in Guatemala?

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

What country is Weekend in Guatemala from?

Weekend in Guatemala originates from Guatemala's literary tradition. Explore more books from Guatemala on our country page.

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