Description
In the vast Venezuelan plains, the Altamira Ranch becomes the battleground for an epic struggle over land and legacy. Santos Luzardo returns to reclaim his inheritance, only to find himself confronting the formidable Doña Bárbara, a woman who embodies the untamed and often brutal forces of the frontier. This powerful novel explores the enduring conflict between civilization and barbarism, law and lawlessness, as Luzardo fights not only for his property but for the very soul of the land. Gallegos masterfully depicts the raw beauty and harsh realities of Venezuelan life, weaving a tale of ambition, corruption, and the fight for justice.
Available Editions
paperback
Appleton Century Crofts, Inc.
Published Jan 1, 1942
280 pages
ISBN: 9780390345943
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Details
First Published
1929
Language
spa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dona Barbara by Rómulo Gallegos.