The War of the End of the World - Softcover

Vargas Llosa, Mario

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571139612 ISBN 13: 9780571139613

Publisher: Faber and Faber, 2004

Synopsis

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

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Review:

"A modern tragedy on the grand scale . . . As dark as spilled blood."--Salman Rushdie, "The New Republic ""A vast, fantastic, thunderous novel."--"The Times" (UK) "A magnificent storyteller . . . [Vargas Llosa] gives us a cast of unforgettable characters swept up in the upheaval. . . . This is the work of a master, coming into full realization of his powers."--"The Boston Sunday Globe ""His masterpiece."--Madison Smartt Bell "An extraordinary achievement. The author gives a wonderfully vivid and impartial picture of individuals and communities."--"The Guardian" (UK) "A modern tragedy on the grand scale . . . As dark as spilled blood."--Salman Rushdie, "The New Republic ""A vast, fantastic, thunderous novel."--"The Times" (UK) "A magnificent storyteller . . . [Vargas Llosa] gives us a cast of unforgettable characters swept up in the upheaval. . . . This is the work of a master, coming into full realization of his powers."--"The Boston Sunday Globe ""His masterpiece."--Madison Smartt Bell "An extraordinary achievement. The author gives a wonderfully vivid and impartial picture of individuals and communities."--"The Guardian" (UK)

Book Description:

The War of the End of the World is a classic Mario Vargas Llosa novel, based on real events in Brazilian history.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber and Faber
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0571139612
• ISBN 13: 9780571139613
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 768