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The Paraguayan War
Historical Fiction· Paraguay

The Paraguayan War

by Héctor Tizón
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1991Spanish
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About This Book

The Paraguayan War by Héctor Tizón is a landmark work of historical fiction, first published in 1991. The Paraguayan War by Héctor Tizón is a compelling narrative that revisits the devastating conflict known as the War of the Triple Alliance. Through the eyes of its characters, the novel explores the human cost of war and the impact on Paraguayan society. Tizón's work is praised for its historical accuracy and its poignant portrayal of the futility and tragedy of war. Themes of war and conflict, national identity, tragedy run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorHéctor Tizón
Published1991
Country of Origin🇵🇾 Paraguay
LanguageSpanish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇵🇾 Paraguay

This book is part of Paraguay's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

BBC Big Read
notable · regional
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Paraguayan War about?

The Paraguayan War by Héctor Tizón is a compelling narrative that revisits the devastating conflict known as the War of the Triple Alliance. Through the eyes of its characters, the novel explores the human cost of war and the impact on Paraguayan society. Tizón's work is praised for its historical accuracy and its poignant portrayal of the futility and tragedy of war.

Who wrote The Paraguayan War?

The Paraguayan War was written by Héctor Tizón, from Paraguay. First published in 1991.

What awards has The Paraguayan War won?

The Paraguayan War has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is The Paraguayan War worth reading?

The Paraguayan War is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in war and conflict, national identity, tragedy.

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What category is The Paraguayan War?

The Paraguayan War is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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The Paraguayan War originates from Paraguay's literary tradition. Explore more books from Paraguay on our country page.

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