World's End War

World's End War Book Description Deep in nineteenth-century Brazil lies a place called Canudos; of all the damned in the world; It is the home of prostitutes, beggars, bandits and pariahs of all kinds. This region, where history and civilization have been completely destroyed, is exempt from money, taxes, marriage institution and census. In this respect, it is a cauldron for the revolutionary spirit in its purest form, a state that carries the potential of a truly libertarian paradise and one that the Brazilian government has vowed to destroy at all costs. In this perhaps his most ambitious and tragic novel, Mario Vargas Llosa interprets Canudos based on facts. It sheds light on both sides of the endless and terrifying war between society and power. Thus, Latin America's revolutionary past; An unforgettable novel emerges that describes the destruction that comes with passion, violence and fanaticism. “A modern tragedy on a grand scale… Dark as bloodshed.” Salman Rushdie “There is not a single page that is not fascinating… Vargas Llosa has especially been able to reveal the chaos created by war and the parties that are confused by the lack of understanding.” The Sunday Telegraph (From the Promotional Bulletin)