Descriptions of the setting in this novel liken it to Xibalba, the Quiche version of the underworld.
Descriptions of the setting in this novel liken it to Xibalba, the Quiche version of the underworld. Originally intended to be a short story called The Political Beggers, it was expanded into a novel over 24 years. A group of grotesque peasants lead by El Mosco acts as a chorus in the first part of this novel, which begins with the murder of Colonel Parrales Sonriente by a semi- retarded beggar named Pelele. The title character uses this crime to clean the ranks of his military of possible dissenters, accusing each in turn of the crime including his right hand man and best friend, Miguel Cara de Angel. For 10 points-- name this novel about a ruthless dictator by Miguel Angel Asturias.
Descriptions of the setting in this novel liken it to Xibalba, the Quiche version of the underworld.
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