The Feast of the Goat by Mario Vargas Llosa (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Feast of the Goat by Mario Vargas Llosa, Edith Grossman A vivid exploration of power and violence, The Feast of the Goat is one of Vargas Llosas most acclaimed novels. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Urania Cabral, a New York lawyer, returns to the Dominican Republic after a lifelong self-imposed exile. Once she is back in her homeland, the elusive feeling of terror that has overshadowed her whole life suddenly takes shape. Uranias own story alternates with the powerful climax of Dictator Rafael Trujillos reign.In 1961, Trujillos decadent inner circle (which includes Uranias soon-to-be disgraced father) enjoys the luxuries of privilege while the rest of the nation lives in fear and deprivation. As Trujillo clings to power, a plot to push the Dominican Republic into the future is being formed. But after the murder of its hated dictator, the Goat, is carried out, the Dominican Republic is plunged into the nightmare of a bloody and uncertain aftermath. Now, thirty years later, Urania reveals how her own family was fatally wounded by the forces of history. In The Feast of the Goat Vargas Llosa eloquently explores the effects of power and violence on the lives of both the oppressors and those they victimized. Notes A vivid exploration of power and violence, The Feast of the Goat is one of Vargas Llosas most acclaimed novels. Author Biography Mario Vargas-Llosa was born in Peru is 1936. He is the author of some of the last half-centurys most important novels, including The War of the End of the World, The Feast of the Goat, Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter and Conversation in the Cathedral. In 2010 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Promotional A vivid exploration of power and violence, The Feast of the Goat is one of Mario Vargas Llosas most acclaimed novels. Long Description A vivid exploration of power and violence, The Feast of the Goat is one of Vargas Llosas most acclaimed novels. Urania Cabral, a New York lawyer, returns to the Dominican Republic after a lifelong self-imposed exile. Once she is back in her homeland, the elusive feeling of terror that has overshadowed her whole life suddenly takes shape. Uranias own story alternates with the powerful climax of Dictator Rafael Trujillos reign. In 1961, Trujillos decadent inner circle (which includes Uranias soon-to-be disgraced father) enjoys the luxuries of privilege while the rest of the nation lives in fear and deprivation. As Trujillo clings to power, a plot to push the Dominican Republic into the future is being formed. But after the murder of its hated dictator, the Goat, is carried out, the Dominican Republic is plunged into the nightmare of a bloody and uncertain aftermath. Now, thirty years later, Urania reveals how her own family was fatally wounded by the forces of history. In The Feast of the Goat Vargas Llosa eloquently explores the effects of power and violence on the lives of both the oppressors and those they victimized. Review Text The Feast of the Goat will stand out as the great emblematic novel of Latin Americas twentieth century and removes One Hundred Years of Solitude of that title. Promotional "Headline" A vivid exploration of power and violence, The Feast of the Goat is one of Mario Vargas Llosas most acclaimed novels. Details ISBN0571288626 Author Edith Grossman Year 2012 ISBN-10 0571288626 ISBN-13 9780571288625 Media Book Pages 496 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 863.64 Birth 1936 Short Title FEAST OF THE GOAT MARIO VARGAS Language English Residence London, ENK Publisher Faber & Faber Imprint Faber & Faber Replaces 9780571207763 Edition Main Audience Age 0-0 Format Paperback UK Release Date 2012-06-21 AU Release Date 2012-06-21 Edition Description Main Publication Date 2012-06-21 Audience General Translator Edith Grossman NZ Release Date 2012-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44394065;

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