Llosa, Mario Vargos
Death in the Andes
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571175499
- author:
- Llosa, Mario Vargos
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 276
- Dimensions:
- 120mm X 195mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Death in the Andes by Mario Vargas Llosa is set in an isolated community in the Peruvian Andes, where a series of mysterious disappearances takes place. These events have eerie similarities to ancient Greek rituals and are linked to the Shining Path guerrillas' activities. The novel blends elements of detective fiction with political allegory, offering a panoramic view of Peruvian society at a time of great social upheaval. Vargas Llosa weaves together multiple narratives, introducing a range of characters including Senderista guerrillas, disenfranchised Indians, and eccentric townspeople. Through its complex web of stories and characters, Death in the Andes explores themes of violence, mysticism, and the connection between past and present in Peruvian society.
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