The War of the End of the World

The War of the End of the World

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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Mario Vargas Llosa

Format: Hardback

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The War of the End of the World is a novel by Mario Vargas Llosa, one of the most acclaimed and influential Latin American writers. It is based on the historical events of the War of Canudos, a religious and social uprising that took place in Brazil in the late 19th century. The novel depicts the lives and fates of various characters involved in the conflict, such as the charismatic leader Antonio Conselheiro, the fanatical followers, the ruthless soldiers, and the opportunistic politicians. The novel is translated by Helen R. Lane, and was published by Farrar Straus Giroux in 1984, and has 568 pages. Original yellow and black boards. Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket., Condition Remarks: Near fine, , Dust Jacket: Excellent, within plastic sleeve, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, ,
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: Mario Vargas Llosa

Format: Hardback

:


The War of the End of the World is a novel by Mario Vargas Llosa, one of the most acclaimed and influential Latin American writers. It is based on the historical events of the War of Canudos, a religious and social uprising that took place in Brazil in the late 19th century. The novel depicts the lives and fates of various characters involved in the conflict, such as the charismatic leader Antonio Conselheiro, the fanatical followers, the ruthless soldiers, and the opportunistic politicians. The novel is translated by Helen R. Lane, and was published by Farrar Straus Giroux in 1984, and has 568 pages. Original yellow and black boards. Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket., Condition Remarks: Near fine, , Dust Jacket: Excellent, within plastic sleeve, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, ,