Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1527691748 ISBN 13: 9781527691742
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Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1527691748 ISBN 13: 9781527691742
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Step into a world of stark contrasts and simmering tensions in the Peruvian Andes at the dawn of the 20th century. This book paints a vivid picture of a society deeply divided along racial and economic lines, where indigenous communities struggle under the oppressive rule of the Catholic Church and wealthy landowners. The author, a prominent Peruvian writer and advocate for social justice, exposes the harsh realities faced by the indigenous population, including forced labor, debt bondage, and exploitation. Through a compelling narrative that interweaves personal stories with historical context, the book unveils the complex power dynamics and systemic injustices that perpetuate the suffering of the marginalized. At the heart of this story lies a powerful indictment of colonialism and its enduring legacy. The author challenges the hypocrisy of religious institutions and the ruling class, who exploit their authority to maintain control and amass wealth at the expense of the vulnerable. Themes of faith, justice, and human dignity are explored, as characters grapple with their own beliefs and the moral implications of their actions. This book serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and the importance of amplifying the voices of the oppressed. It is a call to action, urging readers to confront the injustices of the past and present, and to strive for a more just and equitable future. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1527691748 ISBN 13: 9781527691742
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Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0265730724 ISBN 13: 9780265730720
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Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0265730724 ISBN 13: 9780265730720
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Published by Charles J. Thynne, London, 1904
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First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First English-language edition. Translated by J.G.H. Preface by Andrew M. Milne. 12mo. ix, [10-11], 12-236, [2 ads] pp. Maroon cloth with cover titled in white and spine gilt. Boards a bit bowed and cover titling rubbed, modest wear, lacking the front fee endpaper, preliminary and terminal leaves very lightly foxed, and thin splits in the gutter neatly strengthened in two places, very good. Reportedly a bowdlerized English translation of *Aves Sin Nido* (1889) with a modified ending; The University of Texas Press published an emended translation in 1996 and a new translation was published by Oxford in 1998 (titled *Torn from the Nest*). University of Texas press describes the book as the "first major Spanish American novel to protest the plight of native peoples," and in his introduction to the 1998 edition, Antonio Cornejo Polar writes that once the book was subjected to serious literary criticism, it became known as "an essential element in the evolution of 'indigenism' in Latin America and in the transition from Romanticism to Realism." Clorinda Matto de Turner (1852-1909) was a noted Peruvian feminist, journalist, editor, and novelist. The first woman in the Americas to head a major newspaper, she was also editor of *El Peru Ilustrado*, the country's most influential intellectual journal. Because of her searing expose of small-town officials and priests, she was reportedly excommunicated from the Catholic church and burned in effigy. An important and uncommon book.