Legend of Guatemala (asturias Series)

About This Novel

"Legends of Guatemala" is an important early work by Guatemalan writer Miguel Ángel Asturias. It is a collection of mythological stories full of magical colors and is known as the pioneering work of Latin American magical realism. It was written by the author based on the Indian myths and legends he heard from his mother in his early years. It was published in Madrid in 1930. The book includes nine magical and poetic folk legends, "Guatemala", "Now I Think of It", "The Legend of the Volcano", "The Legend of the Phantom Beast", "The Legend of the Tattooed Girl", "The Legend of the Man in the Big Hat", "The Legend of the Treasure in the Flower Field", "The Wizard of the Spring Storm" and "Kukulkan the Feathered Serpent". These works present an original, magical and amazing world in front of readers. The author also makes a beautiful description of the unique natural scenery of Guatemala, and the whole book is like a gorgeous and colorful oil painting. These legends directly or indirectly adopt the themes and techniques of the famous Indian mythology "Popol Ou", and are shrouded in a strong magical color.

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