The Way To Paradise by Mario Vargas Llosa
The novel intertwines the lives of two historical figures, Paul Gauguin and his grandmother Flora Tristan, exploring their quests for freedom and fulfillment. Gauguin, a post-impressionist painter, abandons his conventional life in France to pursue artistic and personal liberation in Tahiti. Meanwhile, Flora, a social reformer and feminist in the 19th century, fights for workers' rights and women's emancipation across Europe. Through alternating narratives, the book delves into their struggles, dreams, and the sacrifices they make in their relentless pursuit of an idealized paradise.
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- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- Peruvian
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- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 22nd on 100 Best Novels Written in Spanish in the Past 25 Years (Semana Magazine)