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Short Stories· Paraguay

The Night of the President

by Rafael Barrett
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1910Spanish
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About This Book

When Rafael Barrett published The Night of the President in 1910, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of short stories. The Night of the President is a collection of short stories by Rafael Barrett that critiques the social and political conditions of early 20th-century Paraguay. Barrett's incisive storytelling and keen observations provide a powerful commentary on the injustices and corruption prevalent in society. His work remains influential in Paraguayan literature for its boldness and literary merit. Themes of social injustice, corruption, power dynamics run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorRafael Barrett
Published1910
Country of Origin🇵🇾 Paraguay
LanguageSpanish
Category📄 Short Stories
Editorial Score30/100
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📄 Short Stories

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Country of Origin

🇵🇾 Paraguay

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Editorial Assessment

The Night of the President by Rafael Barrett sits within the tradition of short stories that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1910 in Paraguay, it engages with social injustice, corruption, power dynamics, critique of authority in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals. What distinguishes The Night of the President is how it handles its central concerns — social injustice, corruption, power dynamics, critique of authority — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Rafael Barrett's role in the literature of Paraguay is well established. The Night of the President can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 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.

Awards & Recognition

London Review of Books
notable · national
19100
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Rafael Barrett
Paraguay
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Rafael Barrett is a Paraguay author whose work in short stories has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Night of the President about?

The Night of the President is a collection of short stories by Rafael Barrett that critiques the social and political conditions of early 20th-century Paraguay. Barrett's incisive storytelling and keen observations provide a powerful commentary on the injustices and corruption prevalent in society. His work remains influential in Paraguayan literature for its boldness and literary merit.

Who wrote The Night of the President?

The Night of the President was written by Rafael Barrett, from Paraguay. First published in 1910.

What awards has The Night of the President won?

The Night of the President has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Night of the President worth reading?

The Night of the President 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 social injustice, corruption, power dynamics.

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What category is The Night of the President?

The Night of the President is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

What country is The Night of the President from?

The Night of the President originates from Paraguay's literary tradition. Explore more books from Paraguay on our country page.

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