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Literary Fiction· Cuba

Three Trapped Tigers

by Guillermo Cabrera Infante
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1965Spanish
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About This Book

Three Trapped Tigers by Guillermo Cabrera Infante is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1965. A landmark in Cuban literature, 'Three Trapped Tigers' is a vibrant and experimental novel that captures the spirit of Havana in the 1950s. Through a series of interconnected stories, Cabrera Infante explores themes of identity, language, and the cultural landscape of pre-revolutionary Cuba. The novel is celebrated for its inventive use of language and its playful narrative style. Themes of identity, language, cultural landscape run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorGuillermo Cabrera Infante
Published1965
Country of Origin🇨🇺 Cuba
LanguageSpanish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9781564783961
Editorial Score30/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

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

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Country of Origin

🇨🇺 Cuba

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

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Editorial Assessment

Guillermo Cabrera Infante published Three Trapped Tigers in 1965, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of literary fiction from Cuba. The book's treatment of identity, language, cultural landscape, pre-revolutionary Cuba accounts for much of its enduring reputation. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. What distinguishes Three Trapped Tigers is how it handles its central concerns — identity, language, cultural landscape, pre-revolutionary Cuba — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Guillermo Cabrera Infante's role in the literature of Cuba is well established. Three Trapped Tigers 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

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Guillermo Cabrera Infante is a Cuba author whose work in literary fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Three Trapped Tigers about?

A landmark in Cuban literature, 'Three Trapped Tigers' is a vibrant and experimental novel that captures the spirit of Havana in the 1950s. Through a series of interconnected stories, Cabrera Infante explores themes of identity, language, and the cultural landscape of pre-revolutionary Cuba. The novel is celebrated for its inventive use of language and its playful narrative style.

Who wrote Three Trapped Tigers?

Three Trapped Tigers was written by Guillermo Cabrera Infante, from Cuba. First published in 1965.

What awards has Three Trapped Tigers won?

Three Trapped Tigers has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is Three Trapped Tigers worth reading?

Three Trapped Tigers 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 identity, language, cultural landscape.

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What category is Three Trapped Tigers?

Three Trapped Tigers is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Three Trapped Tigers from?

Three Trapped Tigers originates from Cuba's literary tradition. Explore more books from Cuba on our country page.

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