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Under the Volcano is a novel by British author Robert Louis Stevenson, published in 1928. Set in Mexico during the 1930s, the story revolves around the lives of two expatriates, Alonzo and his wife, who are struggling with alcoholism and existential despair. The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of the Mexican landscape and its exploration of themes such as the nature of evil, the destructiveness of alcoholism, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
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