La Mala Hora

Paperback, 208 pages

Spanish language

Published Feb. 7, 2006 by Plaza y Janes.

ISBN:
978-0-307-35049-7
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OCLC Number:
86106930

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In Evil Hour takes place in a nameless Colombian village. Someone has been placing satirical pasquinades about the town, outlining the locals' shameful secrets. Some dismiss these as common gossip. However, when a man kills his wife's supposed lover after reading of her infidelity, the mayor decides that action is called for. He declares martial law and sends soldiers (who are actually armed thugs) to patrol the streets. He also uses the 'state of unrest' as an excuse to crack down on his political enemies. (Wikipedia)

Al pueblo ha llegado «la mala hora» de los campesinos, la hora de la desgracia. La comarca ha sido «pacificada» después de tanta guerra civil. Han ganado los conservadores, que se dedican a perseguir cruel y pertinazmente a sus adversarios liberales. Al alba de una mañana, mientras el padre Ángel se dispone a celebrar la misa, suena un disparo en el pueblo. Un comerciante …

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Subjects

  • Literary
  • Fiction / Literary
  • Garcia Marquez, Gabriel - Prose & Criticism
  • Fiction
  • Fiction - General
  • Spanish: Adult Fiction

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