Aztec Rhapsodies, a book by Gabriel Michel Padilla

“Aztec Rhapsodies” transports readers back to August 13, 1521, the fateful day when the vibrant city of Mexico-Tenochtitlán succumbed to Spanish artillery. Through forty-eight meticulously crafted rhapsodies, Padilla channels the voice of the defeated Aztecs, echoing their lamentations and resilience in the face of colonial devastation. The narrative is deeply rooted in ancient Aztec codices, including the Florentine and Duran Codices, as well as Spanish chronicles, providing a rich tapestry of historical and cultural context.