The Time of the Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa
"The Time of the Hero" is a novel set in a military academy in Lima, Peru, where a group of cadets try to maintain their individuality and resist the dehumanizing military routine. The story revolves around a stolen exam paper, the ensuing investigation, and the brutal fallout. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for identity within a rigid and oppressive system, offering a critical look at the military institution and its effects on society.
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- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- Peruvian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 200-400
- Original Language
- Spanish
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
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- A Cidade E Os Cães
- La Città E I Cani
- La ciudad y los perros
- The City and the Dogs
- Η πόλη και τα σκυλιά
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