Under the Volcano
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Under the Volcano is a novel by the English writer Malcolm Lowry published in 1947. It tells the story of Geoffrey Firmin, an alcoholic British consul in the Mexican city of Quauhnahuac on the Day of
First edition (US)
The active volcano Popocatépetl in Mexico, from the summit of the dormant volcano Iztaccihuatl
Day of the Dead
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The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. The multi-day holiday inv
Under the Volcano
…Malcolm Lowry (1909–1957) published in 1947. It tells the story of Geoffrey Firmin, an alcoholic British consul in the Mexican city of Quauhnahuac on the Day of the Dead in November 1938. It takes its name from the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl, which overshadow the city and the characters. It was Lowry's…
Cempasúchil, alfeñiques and papel picado used to decorate an altar
Día de Muertos altar commemorating a deceased man in Milpa Alta, Mexico City
Families tidying and decorating graves at a cemetery in Almoloya del Río in the State of Mexico, 1995
Family altar for the Day of the Dead on a patio