The War of the End of the World (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Mario Vargas Llosa
- First Published: 1981
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Historical
- Time of Work: The late 1890’s
- Setting: Brazil, primarily the backlands
- Genres: Long fiction, Historical fiction
- Subjects: History, Journalism or journalists, Nineteenth century, Revolutions, Religion, Brazil or Brazilians, Antichrist figures, Prophecy or prophets
- Locales: Brazil
Characters Discussed
The Counselor, whose name is Antônio Conselheiro, a tall, thin, and bearded man with fiery eyes, of mysterious identity and origins. He proclaims that he has been sent by God to become the lord of Canudos. This backlands mystic cloaked in a purple tunic begins to develop a following in the interior of the state of Bahia, Brazil. Predicting the end of the present world and the beginning of a new one, he gradually becomes a symbol and leader for those who remain committed to the monarchy. He preaches an errant Christian message of love, peace, and...
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