Pentagonia Books in Order
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The Pentagonia series by Reinaldo Arenas, published between 1982 and 1987, is a collection of novels that explore themes of identity, memory, and displacement through the lens of Cuban society. Set in a fictionalized version of Havana, the series reflects on personal and political struggles within a changing cultural landscape. Each novel contributes to a broader meditation on history, loss, and the search for belonging.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1982 · Reinaldo Arenas
The Palace of the White Skunks is a 1982 novel by Cuban author Reinaldo Arenas Fuentes, and is the second book of his Pentagonia book series.…
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1987 · Reinaldo Arenas
Farewell to the Sea is a 1982 novel by Cuban author Reinaldo Arenas Fuentes, the third in his Pentagonia series, which critics have often argued is…
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What order should I read the Pentagonia books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Palace of the White Skunks”. Start with “The Palace of the White Skunks.”
How many books are in the Pentagonia series?
We list 2 books by Reinaldo Arenas , published between 1982–1987.
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