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Tales of three friends exploring Havana’s nightclubs, music halls, and underworld of the pre‑Castro era unfold with vibrant wordplay and dynamic stylistic shifts. The narrative blends playful puns with an experimental tone, showcasing the author’s command of rhythm and language while depicting city life in 1930s Cuba.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Guillermo Cabrera Infante
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