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Literary Fiction· Mexico

Pedro Páramo

by Juan Rulfo
Aggregate Editorial Score39/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1955130 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1955, Pedro Páramo established Juan Rulfo as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Juan Preciado travels to the village of Comala in search of his father Pedro Páramo and finds it populated only by murmuring ghosts. Rulfo's short masterpiece directly influenced García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and is the founding text of Latin American magical realism. Themes of death, ghosts, Mexico run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1955.

Book Details

AuthorJuan Rulfo
Published1955
Country of Origin🇲🇽 Mexico
LanguageEnglish
Pages130
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780802133908
Editorial Score39/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇲🇽 Mexico

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

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
195510
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About the Author
Juan Rulfo
Mexico
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pedro Páramo about?

Juan Preciado travels to the village of Comala in search of his father Pedro Páramo and finds it populated only by murmuring ghosts. Rulfo's short masterpiece directly influenced García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and is the founding text of Latin American magical realism.

Who wrote Pedro Páramo?

Pedro Páramo was written by Juan Rulfo, from Mexico. First published in 1955.

What awards has Pedro Páramo won?

Pedro Páramo has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1955.

Is Pedro Páramo worth reading?

Pedro Páramo is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in death, ghosts, Mexico.

Where can I buy Pedro Páramo?

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What category is Pedro Páramo?

Pedro Páramo is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Pedro Páramo from?

Pedro Páramo originates from Mexico's literary tradition. Explore more books from Mexico on our country page.

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