The novel tells the story of an unnamed black man who struggles to find his place in society. He is invisible because people refuse to see him, and he feels powerless against the forces that oppress him. The narrator recounts his experiences growing up in a racist society, from being excluded from social events to being brutalized by the police. He eventually finds solace in a group of like-minded individuals who share his desire for change.
By Pablo Neruda · First published 1958 · Genre: Poetry, Social Commentary, Existentialism