The War of the End of the World
byMario Vargas Llosa
Subenres: Social History
'A modern tragedy on the grand scale.' Salman RushdieThe 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.
Language
en
Published on
21/06/2012
Pages
768
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780571288632
Who is this book for? Readers interested in historical fiction and social issues.
Topics Military interventionMarginalized communitiesReligious fanaticismSocial inequalityRebellionPower dynamicsHistorical eventsCultural clashMessianic figuresPsychological depthSurvivalPowerSocial Class
MoodTragic, Reflective
ViolenceModerate
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