On Heroes and Tombs (Masterplots II: American Fiction Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Ernesto Sábato
- First Published: 1961
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: 1841 and 1946-1955
- Setting: Buenos Aires and Patagonia, Argentina
- Principal Characters: Alejandra Vidal Olmos, Martín del Castillo, Bruno Bassán, Fernando Vidal Olmos, Hortensia Paz, Georgina Olmos, Bucich
- Genres: Long fiction, Psychological fiction
- Subjects: 1950’s, Suicide, Murder or homicide, Prostitution or prostitutes, Incest, Argentina or Argentineans, Tombs or graves
- Locales: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Patagonia, Argentina
The Novel
In an introductory note to his linguistically and ideologically complex novel, Ernesto Sábato admits that the narrative represents his attempt to “free himself of an obsession that is not clear even to himself.” This admission is borne out by the novel’s extraordinary display of unusual imagery, puzzling events and characters, and conflicting political and ethical points of view.
The text of On Heroes and Tombs is presented in four parts. In “The Dragon and the Princess” and “Invisible Faces,” Martín del Castillo meets Alejandra Vidal...
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