The War of the End of the World

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.

• | Author: Mario Vargas Llosa, Helen Lane
• | Publisher: Faber & Faber
• | Publication Date: Jun 21, 2012
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780571288632
• | ISBN-10: 0571288634