Miguel Ángel Asturias was one of the most eminent literary figures that Guatemala has ever had. He was versatile and explored almost every form of literature during his entire career. He was born during the dictatorial regime and like his father he too did not accept the ways in which the dictators ruled. He had to spend years in exile, but his views about such dictators did not change. He utilized the medium of literature to the best of his abilities and crafted some masterpieces with his pen. His writings are regarded to be enduring, as they continue to amuse the readers till today. Some of his critical works, like the ‘El señor presidente’ (The President), fits well into any dictatorial regime. The anonymous dictatorial protagonist of his novel can be associated with all the dictators till date and the atrocities which the people suffer in authoritarian governance are similar, irrespective of time and place. He was very much inclined to the Mayan culture, mysticism and mythology and most of his works revolve around all these themes. This writer’s works are apparently, unique as well as witty and have the quality to grasp the attention of the readers