Gran señor y rajadiablos

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Gran señor y rajadiablos (1948), translated as "Grand Gentleman and Big Rascal," is the most successful work by Chilean writer Eduardo Barrios. Barrios, known for his psychological novels, portrayed life on a typical Chilean farm in this best-selling book. The novel's title suggests a contrast between a noble figure and a more roguish character, hinting at the themes explored within the narrative.1

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Eduardo Barrios
Barrios’s most successful work was Gran señor y rajadiablos (1948; “Grand Gentleman and Big Rascal”), a best-seller in which the novelist portrayed life on a typical Chilean farm.
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Barrios’s most successful work was Gran señor y rajadiablos (1948; “Grand Gentleman and Big Rascal”), a best-seller in which the novelist portrayed life on a typical Chilean farm.
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