For those looking to download or read the works of Reinaldo Arenas (1943–1990)—a pivotal Cuban author known for his "Pentagonia" cycle and critical stance against the Castro regime—the following guide highlights key titles and where to find them in Russian and Spanish.

: Arenas's posthumously published autobiography, written just before his suicide. It chronicles his life on the island, his persecution for his sexuality and political views, and his eventual exile.

Several digital libraries offer his works in various formats (FB2, EPUB, PDF, TXT):

: An "imaginary autobiography" of the 18th-century monk Servando Teresa de Mier. This picaresque, rebellious novel blends historical research with Arenas’s own thirst for freedom.

: Written between 1984–1986, this novel follows a Cuban immigrant named Juan who becomes a doorman in a Manhattan skyscraper. The story explores his shifting perceptions of the "American dream" as he interacts with the building's quirky residents.

: A five-novel series including titles like Celestino Before Dawn (Селестино перед восходом солнца) and The Palace of the White Skunks (Дворец белоснежных скунсов), which allegorically critique oppression through "carnivalesque" prose. Where to Download and Read Online