Rómulo Gallegos
Rómulo Gallegos was a prominent Venezuelan novelist and politician. He is best known for his novel 'Doña Bárbara,' which has become a classic of Latin American literature, depicting the conflict between civilization and barbarism. Gallegos served as the President of Venezuela in 1948 but was overthrown by a military coup after a few months in office. His literary work is celebrated for its exploration of Venezuelan identity, culture, and the social issues of his time.
Books
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1. Doña Bárbara
Set in the Venezuelan llano, the book tells the story of an ongoing struggle between two powerful landowners. One is Doña Bárbara, a ruthless and cunning woman who has used her cunning and seductive prowess to amass a large amount of land. The other is Santos Luzardo, an educated city-dweller who returns to the plains to reclaim his family's property. The novel explores themes of civilization versus barbarism, the struggle for land, and the magical realism of the South American landscape.
