"One of Mexico's most culturally complex and composite writers." -Publishers Weekly

Mephisto's Waltz brings together the best short stories from celebrated writer Sergio Pitol's oeuvre, including the titular story, Pitol's personal favorite. This collection, selected by the author, is a glimpse into the works that first gained Pitol his status as one of the greatest living Mexican writers and showcases the evolution of his unique literary style.

Sergio Pitol, published in English by Deep Vellum. He won the 2005 Cervantes Prize. He is renowned for his intellectual career in both the fields of literary creation and translation.