The Underdogs

Set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, the author, Mariano Azuela, brings a unique perspective as both a physician and a participant in the conflict. His firsthand experiences as a doctor for Pancho Villa's army inform his narrative in "The Underdogs," which explores the struggles of the marginalized during this tumultuous period. Initially overlooked, the novel gained acclaim in 1924, establishing Azuela as a key voice of the Revolution and highlighting the complexities of social and political upheaval in Mexico.