Der vorliegende Roman, der zu dem Caoba-Zyklus gehört, erzählt vom Leben der Indios unter der Herrschaft des Diktators Porfirio Díaz (1876 - 1911).
Romány z džungle Série
Tato série vás zavede do srdce bujné a nebezpečné džungle, kde se odehrávají dramatické příběhy o přežití a boji proti utlačovatelským silám. Sledujte osudy obyvatel, kteří se snaží udržet si svou identitu a svobodu tváří v tvář diktaturám a sociálním nepokojům. Je to strhující pohled na lidskou odolnost v exotickém prostředí.
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"In the third of his six Jungle Novels, set in the great mahogany plantations of southern Mexico in the years before the revolution, Traven traces the beginnings of consciousness which led to rebellion by the Indians who worked in debt-slavery."
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Trozas
- 269 stránek
- 10 hodin čtení
With the first publication in English of Trozas, B. Traven's legendary Jungle Novels, an epic of the birth of the Mexican Revolution, are complete. Trozas is the fourth of the six Jungle Novels that describe the conditions of peonage and debt slavery under which Mexican Indians suffered during the reign of Porfirio Díaz. The main character of the novel is a young Indian named Andrés Ugaldo, a virtual slave worker in a montería―-mahogany plantation―which is purchased by the profit ?hungry Montellano brothers, widely despised for their brutal treatment of workers. The demands on Andrés and his companions exceed even the usual insufferable conditions in the montería. Trozas (the word means "logs") captures the origins of the rebellious spirit that slowly spread through the labor camps and haciendas, culminating in the bloody revolt that ended Díaz's rule. Traven masterfully evokes the backbreaking daily routine of the montería, brings alive the players in this sordid drama, and tells the story in riveting narrative.
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The Rebellion of The Hanged
- 260 stránek
- 10 hodin čtení
Set against the backdrop of the 1912 Mexican Revolution, the story depicts the harsh realities faced by enslaved Indians in mahogany lumber camps. As they endure brutal treatment from overseers, a courageous rebellion emerges, led by three enigmatic figures who inspire the workers to fight for their rights. The central themes of land and liberty resonate deeply, igniting a passionate struggle for freedom and justice. This political fiction immerses readers in the lives of these resilient individuals as they challenge oppression and seek a better future.
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General From The Jungle
- 292 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
Set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution in Chiapas, this novel follows a simple Indian who rises to become "The General," leading a band of Indians in a fierce struggle against the Mexican army. Their audacious tactics allow them to seize weapons, including coveted machine guns, which they turn against their oppressors. With the rallying cry of "Tierra y Libre" (Land and Liberty), the story delves into themes of class struggle and liberation from the ruling elite, offering a gripping and unforgettable narrative.