Los bandidos de Río Frío de Manuel Payno (1891)

Name: Los bandidos de Río Frío
Author: Manuel Payno

Los bandidos de Río Frío, written by Manuel Payno, is a novel set in the early 20th century in Argentina. The story follows the life of a young man named Félix Molina, who grows up in a remote town along the Rio Frío river. Félix becomes involved with a group of bandits led by a charismatic leader named Capitán Mieres, who uses him as a spy and messenger within the town. As Félix gains more involvement with the bandits, he begins to question his loyalty to them and the moral implications of their actions. The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and the complexities of human relationships through the eyes of its protagonist.

By Manuel Payno · First published 1891 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 60 chapters · 580,079 words

First lines

En el mes de abril del año de 18…apareció en un periódico de México el siguiente artículo:

CASO RARÍSIMO NUNCA VISTO NI OÍDO.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Manuel Payno
Date: 1891 CE
Language: Spanish
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Crime, Satire
Length: 580,079 words
Structure: 117 chapters, 8,643 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — Esta novela es ampliamente reconocida como una obra de ficción histórica dado que presenta una visión panorámica de la sociedad mexicana durante el siglo XIX, incluyendo hechos políticos, sociales y culturales significativos de la época.
Adventure — El libro tiene un fuerte elemento de aventura en su trama, enfocándose en las hazañas de los bandidos y sus encuentros con diversos personajes.
Romance — El romance juega un papel importante en la trama, a través de las relaciones amorosas y las trágicas historias de amor entre los personajes.
Crime — La novela trata acerca de bandidos y criminales, y muestra diversas formas de crimen y corrupción, por lo que puede clasificarse en el género de crimen.