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Lifetime: 1878 - 1937 Passed: ≈ 87 years ago

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Horacio Quiroga

Books by Horacio Quiroga

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Cuentos de la selva para los niños

Fantasy Fiction Humour Drama Children's Literature
Drama Children Nature Symbolism Short Stories Jungle Fantasy Animals Humor South America Latin America Misiones

Cuentos de la Selva, a collection of short stories by Horacio Quiroga, takes readers into the heart of the Misiones jungle in South America. Through vivid descriptions and captivating narratives, Quiroga brings to life a world teeming with animal cha...

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Cuentos de Amor de Locura y de Muerte

Romance Horror Fiction Drama
Love Death Nature Fate Short Stories Jungle Violence Isolation Madness Existentialism Pessimism Latin America

This collection of short stories by Horacio Quiroga delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the raw forces of the natural world. Set primarily in the dense jungles of South America, Quiroga's tales explore themes of love, loss, madness, an...

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South American Jungle Tales

Fantasy Adventure Fiction
Metaphor Nature Jungle Human Nature Animals Harmony Exploitation South America Misiones Ecosystem Uruguay Parana River

Horacio Quiroga's "South American Jungle Tales" presents a collection of stories exploring the intricate relationships between humans and the diverse creatures inhabiting the Misiones region of Uruguay. The narrative delves into a fantastical realm w...