Sea of Lentils, by Antonio Benítez Rojo
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"Sea of Lentils" is a captivating historical novel by Antonio Benítez-Rojo, originally published in Spanish in 1979 and translated into English in 1990. The narrative intertwines four distinct stories set against the backdrop of the Spanish conquest of the Caribbean. These include King Philip II reflecting on his checkered reign, the fragile beginnings of the African slave trade involving English and Spanish merchants, a young nobleman's role in the massacre of a French Huguenot colony, and the harsh realities faced by a soldier accompanying Columbus on his second voyage. The novel powerfully examines themes of greed, religious fanaticism, and the ethical dilemmas entwined with colonization. A thought-provoking read that resonates with."
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University of Massachusetts Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0870237233
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"Sea of Lentils" is a captivating historical novel by Antonio Benítez-Rojo, originally published in Spanish in 1979 and translated into English in 1990. The narrative intertwines four distinct stories set against the backdrop of the Spanish conquest of the Caribbean. These include King Philip II reflecting on his checkered reign, the fragile beginnings of the African slave trade involving English and Spanish merchants, a young nobleman's role in the massacre of a French Huguenot colony, and the harsh realities faced by a soldier accompanying Columbus on his second voyage. The novel powerfully examines themes of greed, religious fanaticism, and the ethical dilemmas entwined with colonization. A thought-provoking read that resonates with."
Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear.
University of Massachusetts Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0870237233
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