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Men of Maize: The Modernist Epic of the Guatemalan Indians

Miguel Ángel Asturias
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Men of Maize: The Modernist Epic of the Guatemalan Indians

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Miguel Ángel Asturias

Men of Maize: The Modernist Epic of the Guatemalan Indians

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

466

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Guatemala • 1930s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Men of Maize: The Modernist Epic of the Guatemalan Indians by Miguel Ángel Asturias explores the cultural conflicts and struggles faced by Indigenous Guatemalan communities. Through a blend of lyrical prose and symbolism, the narrative highlights the people's connection to maize, reflecting their identity, traditions, and resistance against external forces trying to disrupt their way of life.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Contemplative

Melancholic

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,108 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Men of Maize by Miguel Ángel Asturias is praised for its rich, poetic language and vivid depiction of Guatemalan indigenous mythology and culture. The novel's complex narrative and magical realism are celebrated, yet some find its structure challenging and occasionally inaccessible. Overall, it's a seminal work in Latin American literature, offering profound cultural insights.

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Who Should Read Men of Maize: The Modernist Epic of the Guatemalan Indians?

Readers interested in Men of Maize are likely drawn to deep explorations of indigenous culture, modernist narrative styles, and Latin American history. Fans of novels like García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude that blend magical realism with social commentary will appreciate this epic.

4.3

1,108 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

466

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Guatemala • 1930s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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