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In "O sonho do celta," Mario Vargas Llosa delves into historical fiction to tell the story of Roger Casement, an Irishman serving the British Empire. Casement witnesses colonization's violence in Africa and South America, leading him to prioritize freedom. Despite once being honored, he now faces treason charges and potential execution in a London prison. Vargas Llosa masterfully portrays Casement's journey, from Congo atrocities to the fight for Irish independence, highlighting courage and resilience amidst betrayal and public scrutiny.

Pages

415

Publisher

Faber & Faber