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Ciro Alegría’s novel linked to modern social pessimism
The novel 'El mundo es ancho y ajeno' by Peruvian author Ciro Alegría is highlighted as a foundational work of modern Peruvian narrative literature, according to Mario Vargas Llosa. The book depicts the struggle of the indigenous Rumi community against land dispossession and corruption.
Reflecting on modern social trends, the text notes that between 58% and 75% of Spaniards believe their children will experience a lower quality of life than their own generation. This generational pessimism is identified as a contributing factor to the rise of populism across Europe and the erosion of the foundations of democracy and the welfare state.
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Ciro Alegría · Daniel Bell · Editorial Drácena · Mario Vargas Llosa
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Between 58% and 75% of Spaniards believe their children will have a worse quality of life than they do. www.diariodejerez.es · www.huelvainformacion.es · www.malagahoy.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Mario Vargas Llosa describes Ciro Alegría’s novel 'El mundo es ancho y ajeno' as the starting point of modern Peruvian narrative literature. www.diariodejerez.es · www.huelvainformacion.es · www.malagahoy.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Generational pessimism in Europe is cited as a cause for the rise of populism. www.diariodejerez.es · www.huelvainformacion.es · www.malagahoy.es