The War of the Saints
of Jorge Amado, Gregory Rabassa (Translator)
Description
Jorge Amado has been called one of the great writers of our time.  The joyfulness of his storytelling and his celebration of life's sensual pleasures have found him a loyal following.  With The War Of The Saints,  he has created an exuberant tale set among the flashing rhythms, intoxicating smells, and bewitching colors of the carnival. The holy icon of Saint Barbara of the Thunder is bound for the city of Bahia for an exhibition of holy art.  As the boat the bears the image is docking, a miracle occurs and Saint Barbara comes to life, disappearing into the milling crowd on the quay.  Somewhere in the city a young woman has fallen in love, and her prudish guardian aunt has locked her away--an act of intolerance that Saint Barbara must redress.  And when she casts her spell over the city, no one's life will remain unchanged.
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Book Details
- Format Paperback
- Pages 368 pages
- Publisher Dial Press Trade Paperback
- Publication Date February 1st 1995
- First Publication 11/06/88
- Language English
- ISBN 9780553374407
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
- Scenario ['Bahia (Brazil)']
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