The War of the End of the World

Mario Vargas Llosa author Helen Lane translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Faber & Faber

Published:21st Jun '12

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A classic Vargas Llosa novel, based on real events in Brazilian history.

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.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.

ISBN: 9780571288632

Dimensions: 198mm x 128mm x 44mm

Weight: 562g

768 pages

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