The Seven Madmen by Roberto Arlt is a seminal work of Argentine literature, delving into the lives of a group of eccentric and disillusioned characters in Buenos Aires during the 1920s. At its heart is Remo Erdosain, an inventor struggling with poverty and a failing marriage, who finds himself entangled with a secret society plotting a utopian revolution. Arlt masterfully explores themes of alienation, despair, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. His raw, expressionistic prose captures the anxieties of a society on the brink, making this novel a powerful and enduring critique of modern existence.