The War of the End of the World

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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. ~publisher's web site

Book Details

ISBN13 9780571139613
ISBN10 0571139612
Series/Work OL857601W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher Faber Faber Inc
Language ENG
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At January 30, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

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