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The Old Gringo by Carlos Fuentes tells the story of an aging American writer who journeys to Mexico during the 1910 revolution with the intent of seeking a glorious death. He joins the army of Pancho Villa, led by General Tomas Arroyo, and meets Harriet Winslow, an American tutor. Adventure and conflicts arise as the old man navigates war and personal turmoil alongside Harriet and the revolutionaries. Sensitive topics include sexual violence and the brutality of war.