Dona Ines Vs. Oblivion: A Novel
by Torres, Ana Teresa; translation by Gregory Rebassa
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
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- ISBN 10
- 0807124761
- ISBN 13
- 9780807124765
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About This Item
Louisiana State University Press, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. 243 pages. 'The Pegasus Prize for Literature was established by the Mobil Corporation to introduce international readers to distinguished works of fiction from countries where literature merits wider exposure to the world' - from the rear panel of dust jacket. Inscribed by the author on title page: 'Para Pat en visita a Washington, Ana Torres, 29 Octubre, 1999.' First edition (first printing). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket.
A death-transcending memoir set in 18th-century Venezuela. Dona Ines fights for a plantation left by her late husband to his illegitimate son. She dies but continues her struggle, observing the political upheavals, natural disasters, bloodshed and racial, social and cultural change around her.
A death-transcending memoir set in 18th-century Venezuela. Dona Ines fights for a plantation left by her late husband to his illegitimate son. She dies but continues her struggle, observing the political upheavals, natural disasters, bloodshed and racial, social and cultural change around her.
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- Bookseller
- Eureka Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 267210
- Title
- Dona Ines Vs. Oblivion: A Novel
- Author
- Torres, Ana Teresa; translation by Gregory Rebassa
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0807124761
- ISBN 13
- 9780807124765
- Publisher
- Louisiana State University Press
- Place of Publication
- Baton Rouge
- Date Published
- 1999
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