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§Author· 2 books
Manuel Puig
Juan Manuel Puig Delledonne (December 28, 1932 – July 22, 1990), commonly called Manuel Puig, was an Argentine author. Among his best-known novels are La traición de Rita Hayworth (Betrayed by Rita Hayworth, 1968), Boquitas pintadas (Heartbreak Tango, 1969), and El beso de la mujer araña (Kiss of the Spider Woman, 1976) which was adapted into the film released in 1985, directed by the Argentine-Brazilian director Héctor Babenco; and a Broadway musical in 1993.
§All Books
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Manuel Puig, 1976
8 ratings
Boquitas pintadas
Manuel Puig, 1969
7 ratings
§ About Manuel Puig's books
- Books on SansFiction
- 2
- Published
- 1969–1976
- Average rating
- 3.8 / 5 across 15 ratings
- Genres
- Lgbtq, Literary
Start here: Kiss of the Spider Woman (1976)
A heart rending tale of love, passion, politics and betrayalSometimes they talk all night long. In the still darkness of their cell, Molina re-weaves the glittering and fragile stories of the film he loves, and the cynical Valentin listens.
Common questions about Manuel Puig
- What is Manuel Puig best known for?
- Manuel Puig is best known for Kiss of the Spider Woman, published in 1976 with 8 ratings and a 3.8 average. It is the most-rated of Manuel Puig's books on SansFiction.
- How many books has Manuel Puig written?
- SansFiction lists 2 books by Manuel Puig, published between 1969 and 1976. The most popular are Kiss of the Spider Woman and Boquitas pintadas.
- Which Manuel Puig book should I read first?
- Kiss of the Spider Woman is the usual place to start: it is Manuel Puig's most-rated book here, with a 3.8 average.
- What genres does Manuel Puig write?
- Manuel Puig's books on SansFiction are tagged Lgbtq and Literary.