Overview
Estas ruinas que ves, novela ganadora del Premio Internacional de Novela México 1974.
El narrador de esta novela regresa a dar clases en la universidad de su natal Cuévano después de muchos años de haber vivido en la capital. Su relato, entre la nostalgia y la ironía, es la evocación de un «intelectual de pueblo», con sus fiestas y días de campo, los pleitos de cantina y la relación con inquietantes mujeres. Estas ruinas que ves es una magnífica muestra de la capacidad de Jorge Ibargüengoitia para retratar la vida cotidiana con una claridad única.
ENGLISH DESCRIPTION
Estas ruinas que ves, winner of the 1974 Mexico International Novel Prize.
The narrator of this novel returns to teach at the university in his hometown of Cuévano after many years of living in the capital. His story, filled with nostalgia and irony, evokes the life of a "small-town intellectual," with its parties and picnics, bar fights, and relationships with intriguing women. Estas ruinas que ves is a magnificent showcase of Jorge Ibargüengoitia's ability to portray everyday life with unique clarity.
While major retailers like Amazon may carry Estas ruinas que ves (Novela) / These Ruins That You See (A Novel) (Spanish Edition), we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.
We’re trusted by over 75,000 customers, many of whom return time and again. Want proof? Just check out our 25,000+ customer reviews—real feedback from people who love how we do business.
Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Book Specialists are here Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST and ready to help with your bulk order of Estas ruinas que ves (Novela) / These Ruins That You See (A Novel) (Spanish Edition).