Description
Born into the opulent world of Lima's elite, young Julius navigates a childhood of privilege shadowed by loss and the ephemeral presence of his mother. His days are filled with imaginative play within the confines of a grand mansion, yet the stark realities of his family's fading influence and the looming presence of the Andes hint at a world beyond his sheltered existence. This lyrical novel masterfully explores the decline of a centuries-old aristocratic family amidst the shifting tides of foreign capital in the 1950s. Through a richly textured narrative, it offers a poignant look at innocence confronting the complexities of social change and inherited legacy.
Available Editions
paperback
University of Wisconsin Press
Published Dec 13, 2004
450 pages
ISBN: 9780299196745
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Details
First Published
1970
Language
spa
Translation
From: spa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A World for Julius by Alfredo Bryce Echenique.