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The Death of Artemio Cruz: A Novel by Fuentes, Carlos is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Death of Artemio Cruz: A Novel about?
An imaginative portrait of an unscrupulous individual, the story also serves as commentary on Mexican society, most notably on the abuse of power--a theme that runs throughout Fuentes' work. As the novel opens, Artemio Cruz, former revolutionary turned capitalist, lies on his deathbed. He drifts in and out of consciousness, and when he is conscious his mind wanders between past and present. The story reveals that Cruz became rich through treachery, bribery, corruption, and ruthlessness. As a young man he had been full of revolutionary ideals. Acts committed as a means of self-preservation soon developed into a way of life based on opportunism. A fully realized character, Cruz can also be seen as a symbol of Mexico's quest for wealth at the expense of moral values.
Who reads The Death of Artemio Cruz: A Novel?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Fuentes, Carlos
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780374522834
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Fiction, Literary Fiction, Romance
- Rating
- 3.85 / 5 (5,301 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14