El Zarco: The Bandit
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Binding: Hardback
Published: Folio Society, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano's "El Zarco: The Bandit" is a classic work of Mexican romantic realism. This novel chronicles the tumultuous life of Nicolás, known as El Zarco, a ruthless bandit leader terrorizing the countryside during the turbulent years following Mexico's War of Reform. The narrative intricately weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and social commentary as El Zarco becomes entangled with Manuela, a young woman from a respectable family, and Pilar, who represents virtue and loyalty. Altamirano masterfully portrays the stark contrasts between civilization and barbarism, and the moral dilemmas faced by his characters, offering a vivid depiction of 19th-century Mexican society and the enduring power of human passions.
Author: Ignacio Manuel Altamirano
Binding: Hardback
Published: Folio Society, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Slipcase: Worn
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Ignacio Manuel Altamirano's "El Zarco: The Bandit" is a classic work of Mexican romantic realism. This novel chronicles the tumultuous life of Nicolás, known as El Zarco, a ruthless bandit leader terrorizing the countryside during the turbulent years following Mexico's War of Reform. The narrative intricately weaves a tale of love, betrayal, and social commentary as El Zarco becomes entangled with Manuela, a young woman from a respectable family, and Pilar, who represents virtue and loyalty. Altamirano masterfully portrays the stark contrasts between civilization and barbarism, and the moral dilemmas faced by his characters, offering a vivid depiction of 19th-century Mexican society and the enduring power of human passions.