Little Red Riding Hood in the Red Light District

Fiction. Latino/a Studies. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD IN THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT is Manlio Argueta's most popular novel in El Salvador. It has gone through eight editions and has been newly revised by the author for this English translation. The story revolves around the relationship of two young lovers in a time of political upheaval. "Through the voices of his characters, Argueta portrays the aspirations of an entire generation" (Publishers Weekly). "Argueta's best novel" (Claribel Alegria). Manlio Argueta's novels have earned him an international reputation and have endeared him to the Salvadoran people. CAPERUCITA EN LA ZONA ROSA received the Casa de las Americas Prize in 1977. Manlio Argueta currently lives in San Salvador.