The Obscene Bird of Night

In "The Obscene Bird of Night," readers are drawn into the eerie world of Mudito, a mute caretaker haunted by ancient witches seeking to transform him into the grotesque imbunche. Once a personal assistant to a powerful politician, Mudito's life is marked by a complex interplay of power dynamics, with his past intertwined with deformed nobility and forbidden desires. This revised edition, translated by Megan McDowell, restores previously missing content and enriches the narrative, exploring the unsettling transformations of identity that power can impose. Celebrating the centennial of the author's birth, this classic returns in full detail, reflecting its intricate themes of reality and nightmares.