Memory of Fire V 2: Faces & Masks

by Eduardo Galeano

Book Overview

The second volume of Galeano's dazzling New World trilogy continues his recreation of the experience of Latin America from 1700 to the 20th century.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394751671
• ISBN13: 9780394751672
• Release Date: March 1988
• Publisher: Pantheon Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

buy all three

buy all three in this series and settle down to pure enjoyment.

Second book in a landmark 3-volume experiment

While it lacks the originality of the first volume and the emotional intensity of the third, this second volume in Galeano's "Memory of Fire" trilogy is still extraordinary, essential reading for anyone who wishes to better understand the Western Hemisphere. (That should be everyone, right?)

The Epic of the Americas Continues and Absorbs....

This second volume leaves off where Galeano's "Genesis" left off...it continues in the same style with history breathing just as fresh as today's headlines...the struggle and minglings of many worlds come together clashing for better or for worse in the Americas, producing something entirely new...countries are born, with bloodshed and lust... I recommend this book on Latino history because it tells history passionately driven by the authors own views which he does not even pretend to hide...the writing itself is beautiful...the prose becomes poetic...and he weaves from many sources...I will definitely read this work again!