What is la cuna de judas?

"La Cuna de Judas" is a novel written by Mexican author Carlos Fuentes in 1959. The book's title alludes to a form of torture used during the Spanish Inquisition.

The story takes place in Mexico City and revolves around the life of a young writer named Josué Nadal, who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and betrayal while pursuing his artistic ambitions. It explores themes of love, creativity, and the interplay between reality and fiction.

The novel received critical acclaim and is considered one of Fuentes' most important works. It was also adapted into a film in 1969.