Juan Rulfo

Juan Rulfo (1917–1986) published only two books in his lifetime—the short story collection The Burning Plain and the novel Pedro Páramo—and with them became one of the most influential writers in the history of Latin American literature. Born in rural Jalisco, Mexico, he grew up amid the aftermath of the Cristero War, and the desolate landscapes and ghostly presences of his childhood saturate every page he wrote. This author hub collects 1 work in the Canon Compass ranking, led by Pedro Páramo.