The War of the End of the World
byMario Vargas Llosa
The War of the End of the World is one of the great modern historical novels. Inspired by a real episode in Brazilian history, Mario Vargas Llosa tells the story of an apocalyptic movement, led by a mysterious prophet, in which prostitutes, beggars and bandits establish Canudos, a new republic, a libertarian paradise. 'A bold work of force and power, a tragic masterpiece with something of the sweep and freedom of the great novels of the nineteenth century.' Listener 'A vast, fantastic . . . Thunderous novel.' The Times
Language
English
Published on
04/11/2004
Pages
568
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780571139613
More books like “The War of the End of the World”
If you enjoyed reading “The War of the End of the World” by Mario Vargas Llosa, you may also like some of the following books.
