The War of the End of the World is one of the great modern historical novels. Inspired by a real episode in Brazilian history, Mario Vargas Llosa tells the story of an apocalyptic movement, led by a mysterious prophet, in which prostitutes, beggars and bandits establish Canudos, a new republic, a libertarian paradise.
'A bold work of force and power, a tragic masterpiece with something of the sweep and freedom of the great novels of the nineteenth century.' - Listener
'A vast, fantastic . thunderous novel.' - The Times
- ISBN13 9780571139613
- Publish Date 4 November 2004 (first published 1 September 1984)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 11 January 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Faber & Faber
- Format Paperback
- Pages 576
- Language English