The Underdogs the Underdogs (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161479829)

The Underdogs is a novel written by Mariano Azuela, originally published in 1915. The story is set during the Mexican Revolution and follows the struggles of a group of peasants who join the revolutionary movement led by Pancho Villa. The main character, Demetrio Macias, is a poor farmer who becomes a leader among the rebels. The novel explores the themes of social injustice, poverty, and the struggle for power during a time of political upheaval. The Underdogs is considered a classic of Mexican literature and has been translated into many languages. It is praised for its realistic portrayal of the Mexican Revolution and its impact on the lives of ordinary people. The book is written in a simple and direct style, with vivid descriptions of the harsh realities of life in rural Mexico during the early 20th century. It is a powerful and moving work that continues to resonate with readers today.The news spread like lightning. Villa--the magic word! The Great Man, the salient profile, the unconquerable warrior who, even at a distance, exerts the fascination of a reptile, a boa constrictor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mariano Azuela
ISBN-10: 1161479821
ISBN-13: 9781161479829
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d