El Coloquio de Los Perros

Upon finding that they have acquired the ability to speak, two dogs, Scipio and Berganza, begin to share their travel experiences with one another. The well-known tale within a tale style of Miguel de Cervantes is present in this story as the dogs realize how eerily similar their experiences are. This novel reflects on the need to survive, the lack of sanity, and the perverse nature of power. It features in a condensed version all the traits for which the author ofDon Quixote" is famous.