Sacred Families: Three Novellas

Book Description

NY: Knopf. 1977. The first American edition of the Chilean writer's book published in Spain as Tres Novelitas Burguesas -- "Three bourgeois novels", one of which was the basis for Luis Bunuel's classic film, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie. Donoso's critical volume, The Boom in Spanish American Literature: A Personal History, helped define the new and influential Latin American literature, articulate its characteristics, and identify its leading lights -- of whom the author himself was one. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. . First Edition. Hardcover.

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