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Historical Fiction· Guatemala

Weekend in Guatemala

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

Few works of historical fiction have earned the sustained critical attention that Weekend in Guatemala (1956) by Miguel Ángel Asturias continues to receive. 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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Editorial Assessment

Weekend in Guatemala by Miguel Ángel Asturias sits within the tradition of historical fiction that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1956 in Guatemala, it engages with foreign intervention, political upheaval, resistance, national identity in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 30/100 drawn from 0 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 Weekend in Guatemala is how it handles its central concerns — foreign intervention, political upheaval, resistance, national identity — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Miguel Ángel Asturias's role in the literature of Guatemala is well established. Weekend in Guatemala 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 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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Miguel Ángel Asturias is a Guatemala author whose work in historical fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.

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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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