Historical fiction books from Venezuela
Recommended historical fiction books (2)
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If you are into historical fiction here are some historical fiction books from Venezuela for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
1.
Doña Inés Versus Oblivion by Ana Teresa Torres EN
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
Winner of the Pegasus Prize for International Literature, this novel tells the history of a bitter family dispute, beginning in 18th century Caracas and spanning nearly two centuries. Translated from Spanish by Gregory Rabassa.
2.
Iphigenia : (The Diary of a Young Lady who Wrote Because She was Bored) by Teresa de la Parra EN
Country: South America / Venezuela
Venezuela
Description:
The story of Maria Eugenia Alonso, a girl brought up in France and forced to return to Venezuela when her father dies. Having had her inheritance stolen by an uncle, the family puts her up for marriage. Written in 1924.