Los inocentes (book)
| Author | Oswaldo Reynoso |
|---|---|
| Language | Spanish |
| Genre | Literary realism |
| Publication date | 1961 |
| Publication place | Peru |
Los inocentes (English: The Innocents), also known as Lima en rock, is a collection of short stories by Peruvian writer Oswaldo Reynoso, published in 1961.
Background and history
After publishing the poem Luzbel in 1955,[1] Oswaldo Reynoso started focused on writing a series of short stories based on urban realism and teenage and youth based in Lima.[2] He wrote these collection of short stories, titled as Los inocentes (The innocents) over a five month period between June and October 1960 in Chosica. In 1961, he presented the stories at the Palermo bar in Central Lima. After its successful reception, the book was released under the name of Lima en rock (Lima in rock).[3]
Critical reception
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The stories were based on the youth and the problems faced by them during their adolescence, encompassing various topics such as their psychological crisis, social maladjustment, and economic difficulties. It is one of the earliest Peruvian literature to incorporate the language and jargon of the young people in the urban areas. As per TV Perú, It is not a mere record of words, and it penetrates deep into the thoughts of adolescents, and keeps the audience continually engrossed. It also highlighted the richness of characterization of the personalities of its protagonists and the prose.[3]
However, the book elicited criticism from a section of the press, with Reynoso being even called a pornographer. [4] Literary criticism included negative comments on the language used and the description of the youth on the streets, and their sexual orientation, with some of them branding it as disgusting and a low level piece of literature.[5][6][7]
Contrary to conservative opinions, writer and anthropologist José María Arguedas praised the book and its author, stating that "[Reynoso is] a narrator for the new world".[8] while writer Martín Adán told that thanks to this book, the life of Reynoso is set to become a martyrdom.[9][10]
Adaptations
The episode, El Príncipe, of the 1978 series Cuentos inmorales, directed by Pili Flores Guerra included parts of the book.[11] Los inocentes. Relatos de collera was a 2018 play directed by Sammy Zamalloa, which was inspired by Reynoso's book.[12] Los inocentes, a 2025 film directed by Germán Tejada was based on the book.[13]
See also
References
- ↑ "3 poemas para entender el genio de Oswaldo Reynoso" [3 Poems to Understand the Genius of Oswaldo Reynoso]. RPP Noticias (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ↑ Arámbulo, Carlos (29 May 2016). "Oswaldo Reynoso: Letras en silencio" [Oswaldo Reynoso: Letters in Silence]. El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- 1 2 "Oswaldo Reynoso - (Sucedió en el Perú)" [Oswaldo Reynoso – (It Happened in Peru)] (video). TV Perú (in Spanish). 29 August 2016. Archived from the original on 19 June 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ↑ Paucar, Luis. "Reynoso, esa voz" [Reynoso, That Voice]. Sinetiquetas.org (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ↑ Salcedo, José María. "Así de claro: ¿por qué fue importante la figura de Oswaldo Reynoso?" [Plain and Simple: Why Was the Figure of Oswaldo Reynoso Important?]. RPP Noticias (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ↑ "Oswaldo Reynoso: un repaso a su vida" [Oswaldo Reynoso: A Review of His Life]. El Comercio (in Spanish). 24 May 2016. Archived from the original on 11 April 2018. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ↑ Picón, José Carlos (14 October 2015). "Oswaldo Reynoso: "Dijeron que mi libro era repugnante"" [Oswaldo Reynoso: "They said my book was disgusting"]. El Comercio (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ↑ Gómez, Yocasta (6 September 2007). "Oswaldo Reynoso, la escritura y el hombre" [Oswaldo Reynoso, Writing and the Man]. Radio France Internationale (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ↑ Rivadeneyra, Dánae (24 May 2016). "Con estas frases la crítica condenó las obras de Oswaldo Reynoso cuando recién aparecieron" [With These Phrases Critics Condemned Oswaldo Reynoso's Works When They First Appeared]. La Mula (website) (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ↑ "Oswaldo Reynoso: Un narrador para un nuevo mundo" [Oswaldo Reynoso: A Narrator for a New World]. Perú.21 (in Spanish). 25 May 2016. Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ↑ Tamayo, Augusto (18 December 2018). "Cuentos inmorales: 40 años de la película que retrató la vida limeña" [Immoral Tales: 40 Years of the Film That Portrayed Life in Lima]. El Comercio (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ↑ Viguria, Carlos (29 November 2018). "Los inocentes: La emblemática obra de Oswaldo Reynoso es llevada al teatro" [The Innocents: Oswaldo Reynoso's Emblematic Work Is Brought to the Stage]. Perú.21 (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ↑ Paucar, Luis (27 October 2022). "Los inocentes, el libro que catapultó al escritor peruano Oswaldo Reynoso, llega al cine con una invitada especial" [The Innocents, the Book That Catapulted Peruvian Writer Oswaldo Reynoso, Comes to the Cinema with a Special Guest]. Infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved 28 October 2022.