Gallegos, Rómulo
Dona Barbara: A Novel
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226279206
- author:
- Gallegos, Rómulo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 13.3 x 2.5 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Doña Barbara A Novel by Rómulo Gallegos is a masterful tale set against the stunning backdrop of the Venezuelan prairie. This 1929 novel explores the conflict between town and country, violence and intellect, male and female, in an epic struggle between two cousins for an estate. At its heart is Doña Barbara, a beautiful and mysterious woman rumored to be a witch with a ferocious power over men. Her battle against her cousin Santos Luzardo becomes simultaneously one of violence and seduction, set against the vividly drawn landscape of the plains. With its blend of fantasy, adventure, and romance, this suspenseful novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in magical realism. With its magnetic and memorable heroine, Doña Barbara has inspired numerous adaptations on both big and small screens, including a recent television show that aired on Telemundo. This beautifully written novel remains an important work in the inception of magical realism, offering a captivating read for fans of literary fiction.
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