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@southamericanmyth · 6/3/2026

QT: your favourite childhood novel ---------- well not exactly childhood, these one i read during highschool, and are very adult themed 😅 -Oedipus Rex: i remember read the play version, for a play/theater class, one of my first meet of my future fanatism for ancient greek mythology, literature, and also psycology concepts and theory. -El beso de la mujer araña (Kiss of the spider woman): although is a story happening in Argentina, it has a lot of feel and heart of all southamerica, specially in the 1970s decade, a story of two men imprisoned by the military dictatorship, one of them for being a revolutionary-marxist political party member, a idealist and rational mind, the other a homosexual drag man, an apolitic and sentimental man, this character in particular has still modern day reflexive thoughts, as he seemed to at certain point being ok and support the military people/government who will ended imprisoning him. -Cien años de soledad (Hundred years of solitude): epitome of "realismo mágico" the most profilent latinamerican literary genre/style, tells the story of a family in particular that found a small town, during hundred years that town becomes bigger and face the turbulents times during Colombia history, mixing old folklore tradition and the new incomes of modernity.

Hardcover of Sophocles' Oedipus the King with a red circular emblem featuring a winged figure on a pedestal. — A white hardcover of Sophocles' Oedipus the King showcases a bold red circular emblem with a winged figure on a classical pedestal. The minimalist typography and ancient Greek-inspired artwork create a refined, vintage bibliophile aesthetic ideal for fans of Greek tragedy and classical literature.

Book cover for El beso de la mujer araña featuring a boot, spider web, red lips, and an Argentine flag on a blood-stained... — This dramatic book cover for Manuel Puig’s El beso de la mujer araña combines noir imagery with symbolic elements—a sturdy combat boot, a sprawling spider web, bold red lips, and the Argentine flag laid over a dark, blood-red wash. The moody composition hints at themes of captivity, danger, and political tension, making it a striking visual for fans of Spanish-language literature and literary thriller aesthetics.

Portada verde de libro "Cien años de soledad" con enredaderas, flores y un barco antiguo en el centro. — Detailed, atmospheric cover of Gabriel García Márquez's "Cien años de soledad" featuring an ornate green border of vines and white flowers, a distant ship at sea, and gold typography. The design evokes mystery and magical realism, highlighting the novel’s Colombian origins and literary prestige.

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CaylaCatz

lol, I was like wow! you were a child genius! and then I checked your description. It's still pretty impressive that you read them during high school.

charlypalermo

Excelentes libros! Magnificos

panos

Well, being greek I have read Oedipus. Hundred years of Solitude has a greek translation, but I rarely read mainstream, mostly Science Fiction Fantasy. I am not sure about a greek edition of spider woman's kiis - has it been made into a movie? I think so

archangeltara

Amazing work

germancowboy

Good selection

southamericanmyth

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