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This is one of Mario Vargas Llosa's most important books, an epic Latin American tale retelling the War of Canudos - one of Brazil's most dramatic conflicts. The author's research effort included delving into historical archives, traveling through the Bahia and Sergipe backlands, and drawing inspiration from Euclides da Cunha's "Os sertões." Vargas Llosa vividly portrays Antônio Conselheiro, a charismatic figure leading followers to the brink of madness and death. The novel is recognized as the author's tour de force, capturing the intensity and turmoil of the Canudos rebellion in a masterful narrative.

Pages

578

Publisher

Faber & Faber