I, The Supreme

Augusto Antonio Roa Bastos

ISBN 10: 0394535359 / ISBN 13: 9780394535357

Published by Alfred a Knopf Incorporated, 1986

About this Item

The ongoing conversation between Jose Gaspar Rodriguez Francia, the dying Supreme Dictator of Paraguay, and Policarpo Patino, his longtime secretary and much-abused servant, is periodically juxtaposed with official, and often contradictory, accounts of Fr Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Boards are moderate to severely edgeworn. Binding is so loose that the book will stay open to any given page. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: I, The Supreme
• Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Incorporated
• Publication Date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0394535359
• ISBN 13: 9780394535357
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fair
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

The ongoing conversation between Jose Gaspar Rodriguez Francia, the dying Supreme Dictator of Paraguay, and Policarpo Patino, his longtime secretary and much-abused servant, is periodically juxtaposed with official, and often contradictory, accounts of Francia's life and actions

About the Author

Augusto Roa Bastos (1917-2005) is considered one of Parguay's greatest novelists. He is best known for his novel "I the Supreme", but he wrotes many books of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. He spent much of his life outside of his home country, both as a foreign correspondent and in exile for his opposition to the ruling governments of his country.