Putrefactio

This is the first collection of criticism on Mario Benedetti's work published in Spanish covering his literary works, the major themes of his writing, cinematic interpretations of his works, and his political commitments.

are downright heart-breaking, and some others are happy events, which they must undergo before setting roots in this country. As in real life, not every immigrant coming to the United States makes it, in this novel; Rosario did, but not her sister, Berta. Some characters in this novel are truly loveable, others quite detestable; all nevertheless are quite human. The reader weeps at times, is angry at times, rejoices at times, but at the close you will find a new meaning for what is meant for a Latina Mistress.

¿Estamos en el año 2083. A pesar del cambio climático, la erosión de la cubierta vegetal, la sequía y el avance imparable de los desiertos, la vida en el Hemisferio Norte no ha cambiado demasiado. David, huérfano de madre, cumple con sus estudios en la teleclase y su padre trabaja en una agencia de viajes que garantiza visitar el interior de los libros, ya que éstos han desaparecido como objetos de papel, pero se conservan en la web. Los viajes virtuales a esas historias literarias del pasado nunca habían interesado al joven, hasta que aquel verano...Apasionante historia de un futuro...

Candela always passes in front of a house covered with vines on her way home from school. The old mansion has been abandoned for so long that it must be concealing some sort of mystery. She has kept her distance, fearfully quickening her pace, but today a disturbing detail has called her attention: the glass door to the first-floor balcony is ajar. And if that isn't enough, she also seems to hear a whispering voice. Is there someone in the house? Curiosity can be more powerful than fear, and Candela obeys her instinct and crosses the threshold to find out who--or what--is hiding within.