Cercas, Javier
Lord of All the Dead
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857058355
- author:
- Cercas, Javier
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MacLehose Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2.8 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Lord of All the Dead: A Nonfiction Novel is a deeply personal exploration of Javier Cercas' family history and the legacy of Spain's brutal civil war. The author returns to his ancestral homeland in southern Spain to uncover the truth about his ancestor, Manuel Mena, who died at just 19 years old during the Battle of the Ebro.
As Cercas delves into his family's past, he grapples with the complexities of judging historical figures and their actions. Was Manuel Mena a fascist hero or a young idealist who fought on the wrong side? This unclassifiable novel combines road trips, personal confessions, war stories, and historical scholarship to create an unforgettable tribute to Cercas' mother and the lasting impact of war on families.
Translated from the Spanish by Anne McLean, Lord of All the Dead is a powerful exploration of family, history, and the human experience. This thought-provoking novel sheds new light on a pivotal moment in Spain's history and invites readers to reflect on their own understanding of the past.
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