Fatal Tales

Leopoldo Lugones, one of the great exponents of Argentine and Latin American literature, gives us with Cuentos fatales a collection of short stories that stands out for its thematic and stylistic diversity. Each story is a universe unto itself, exploring science fiction, horror, myth, fantasy and the fantastic with mastery and ingenuity.
This storybook goes beyond ordinary storytelling, it is a window into humanity’s deepest, darkest thoughts. Lugones uses his lucid prose and rich imagery to immerse the reader in these alternative worlds, and reinterpret reality from a new and surprising perspective.
Cuentos fatales is a true jewel of Argentine literature, a testament to the incredible literary talent of Leopoldo Lugones. Each story in this collection is a small masterpiece, an exploration of human existence and a reflection on the society of its time.