Augusto Monterroso Bonilla (December 21, 1921 - February 7, 2003) was a Honduran writer who adopted Guatemalan nationality, known for the ironical and humorous style of his short stories. He is considered an important figure in the Latin American "Boom" generation, and received several awards, including the Prince of Asturias Award in Literature (2000), Miguel Ángel Asturias National Prize in Literature (1997), and Juan Rulfo Award (1996).
Augusto Monterroso est un écrivain guatémaltèque né à Tegucigalpa (capitale du Honduras) le 21 décembre 1921 et mort le 7 février 2003 à Mexico.