On Heroes and Tombs

Name: On Heroes and Tombs
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780141985862
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By Ernesto Sabato

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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On Heroes and Tombs by Ernesto Sabato is a profound exploration of Argentina’s complex societal dynamics in the mid-20th century. It intertwines the lives of a young man named Martín, who is entangled in a tumultuous romantic relationship, with that of Fernando, an eccentric old man obsessed with conspiracy theories involving Argentine history. The narrative weaves together themes of existentialism, political intrigue, and human vulnerability, creating an intense psychological and philosophical journey.
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You might enjoy this captivating exploration of human nature and existential themes in mid-20th century Argentina. Its multi-layered narrative intertwines historical elements, personal introspection, and a touch of mystery, offering a profound insight into the human psyche. If you appreciate complex storytelling with rich character development, this engrossing read may appeal to you.

On Heroes and Tombs

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On Heroes and Tombs is Sabato's masterpiece of obsessive love and murder set in 1950s Buenos Aires, now available in Penguin Modern Classics.

This dark, philosophical novel is centred around a violent crime committed by Alejandra, the daughter of a prominent Argentinian family. Alejandra's act entangles the lives of three men: her father, Fernanda Vidal, who believes he is hunted by a secret organisation of the blind; her troubled lover, Martin; and Bruno, a writer who loved her mother.

Exploring the turmoil of Buenos Aires in the 1950s, On Heroes and Tombs draws its readers into a world filled with passion, philosophy, and paranoia.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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On Heroes and Tombs is acclaimed for its mesmerising impact on Latin American literature, praised for its rich imagery and haunting scenes. Salman Rushdie highlights its pioneering role in the region's fictional landscape. Newsweek describes it as bewitching and monumental, while Colm Tóibín admires its powerful, uncompromising originality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141985862

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Helen Lane
Translated by Helen Lane

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 353g

Pages: 480

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Ernesto Sabato Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Ernesto Sabato (Author) Ernesto Sabato was born in Argentina in 1911. He earned a PhD in physics before relocating to Paris. After World War II, he lost faith in science and began writing fiction, although he would burn much of his work. His three published novels are The Tunnel (1948), his masterpiece On Heroes and Tombs (1961) and The Angel of Darkness (1974). He also led the commission investigating those who disappeared during Argentina's Dirty War of the 1970s. Sabato died in 2011, two months before his 100th birthday. Helen Lane (Translator) Helen Lane was a renowned translator of Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian literary texts into English. She was twice awarded the PEN Translation Prize.