Utilizing selected characteristics of Marxist Literary Theory, this book analyzes the society and environment of three Latin-American countries as presented in three major Spanish-American novels. It focuses on social stratifications, national and international exploitation and addresses the issue of Latin-American identity. Contents: Introduction; Marxist Literary Theory; A Marxist Reading of Vargas Llosa's La Casa Verde; A Marxist Reading of Fuentes's La Muerte de Artemio Cruz; A Marxist Reading of Puig's Boquitas Pintadas; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.