Old Gringo – Carlos Fuentes

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Old Gringo by Carlos Fuentes is a compelling historical novel that explores the mysterious final days of Ambrose Bierce, the American writer, soldier, and journalist, as he lives among Pancho Villa’s troops during the Mexican Revolution. This richly layered story delves into Bierce’s encounter with General Tomas Arroyo, highlighting the complex and often contradictory relationship between the United States and Mexico. Fuentes masterfully examines the tragic history and cultural clashes between these two nations through vivid characters and evocative prose.

Widely regarded as one of Fuentes’s greatest works, Old Gringo combines historical fiction with profound insights into identity, loyalty, and the cost of war.