Terra nostra
“Terra Nostra” by Carlos Fuentes is a significant work in modern Latin American fiction, published by Penguin Books in May 1993. This New Ed edition spans 896 pages and is presented in English. The novel explores the intricate history of Spain and South America, intertwining themes of Indian gods, Christianity, and the rise and fall of civilizations. Fuentes employs a rich tapestry of literary forms, weaving together stories within stories, Mexican and Spanish myth, and notable literary figures to create a complex narrative.
Readers will encounter a blend of historical epic and apocalyptic vision as they delve into “Terra Nostra.” The book examines the profound connections between cultures and the impact of time on civilizations. With its ambitious scope, this work invites exploration of the interplay between myth and reality, making it a unique addition to the literary landscape.
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One of the great masterpieces of modern Latin American fiction, Terra Nostra is concerned with nothing less than the history of Spain and of South America, with the Indian Gods and with Christianity, with the birth, the passion, and the death of civilizations. Fuentes skillfully blends a wide range of literary forms, stories within stories, Mexican and Spanish myth, and famous literary characters in this novel that is both a historical epic and an apocalyptic vision of modern times. Terra Nostra is that most ambitious and rare of creations–a total work of art. First published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (1976), most recent paperback by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (1983).
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