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Vigilia Del Almirante by Augusto Roa Bastos

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Book name: Vigilia Del Almirante (2024)
Category: Allegorical
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Pages: 400 pages
Language: Spanish; Castilian
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1992, midnight
"Vigilia Del Almirante" is a historical novel that delves into the final days of Christopher Columbus, blending fact and fiction to explore his reflections on his voyages and the impact of his discoveries. The narrative is rich with introspection and philosophical musings, as Columbus grapples with his legacy, the moral implications of his actions, and the clash between the Old World and the New. Through a series of dreamlike sequences and fragmented memories, the novel paints a complex portrait of a man haunted by his past and uncertain about his place in history. The 7421st greatest book of all time

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Augusto Roa Bastos

Augusto Roa Bastos

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