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La muerte de Artemio Cruz tells the story of Artemio Cruz, an ex-revolutionary who, in his final moments, looks back over the 12 most significant days of his life. Through his memories and reflections, the novel explores the intertwining of personal history with Mexico’s revolutionary past.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Carlos Fuentes
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