Santa Evita by Tomás Eloy Martínez
"Santa Evita" is a fictionalized account of the life and death of Eva Peron, the beloved First Lady of Argentina. The book delves into the mysterious journey of her embalmed corpse which was moved around the world and hidden for 16 years after her death. The narrative, interwoven with historical facts, explores the cult-like fascination and devotion that surrounded her during her life and continues after her death.
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- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- Argentinian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 8th on 100 Best Novels Written in Spanish in the Past 25 Years (Semana Magazine)
- 23rd on The best books in Spanish for the last 25 years (El Pais)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)