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No One Writes to the Colonel by Gabriel García Márquez

No One Writes to the Colonel by Gabriel García Márquez

First published:El coronel no tiene quien le escriba, 1961 (English translation, 1968) ; Type of plot: Ironic realism ; Time of work: October to December, 1956.See more

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The War of the End of the World: Analysis of Major ...

The War of the End of the World: Analysis of Major ...

The War of the End of the World explores a tumultuous period in Brazilian history through its complex characters, each representing various social, political, ...

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The War of the End of the World by Mario Vargas Llosa

The War of the End of the World by Mario Vargas Llosa

"The War of the End of the World" is a historical novel by Mario Vargas Llosa, inspired by the real events of the late nineteenth century in Brazil, ...

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Rebellion of Tupac Amaru II | Research Starters

Rebellion of Tupac Amaru II | Research Starters

On May 18, 1781, Tupac Amaru, his wife, his oldest son, his uncle, his brother-in-law, and high-ranking comrades were executed. His family members had their ...

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World Teachers' Day (International Teachers Day)

World Teachers' Day (International Teachers Day)

World Teachers' Day, celebrated annually on October 5, is an international observance that recognizes the vital role of teachers in shaping education and ...

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José de San Martín | Research Starters

José de San Martín | Research Starters

Today, San Martín is celebrated as a national hero and a key architect of independence, remembered for his leadership and commitment to the ideals of liberty ...

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Battle of Ayacucho | Research Starters

Battle of Ayacucho | Research Starters

The Battle of Ayacucho, fought in December 1824 in Peru, was a pivotal conflict during the South American Wars of Independence.

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The Shining Path Turns to Violence | Research Starters

The Shining Path Turns to Violence | Research Starters

May 17, 1980, marked the start of a decades-long “people's war” conducted against the government of Peru by Sendero Luminoso, or Shining Path, a Maoist ...See more

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Peruvian Guerrilla War Begins | Research Starters

Peruvian Guerrilla War Begins | Research Starters

The Peruvian Guerrilla War, primarily marked by the actions of the Shining Path, began in the early 1980s as a Maoist revolutionary movement aimed at ...See more

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Paracas Culture | Research Starters

Paracas Culture | Research Starters

The Necropolis burials reflect social stratification within Paracas society. These were high-status individuals who were entombed with spectacular textiles. The ...

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Semana Santa (Holy Week in Spain) | Research Starters

Semana Santa (Holy Week in Spain) | Research Starters

All Semana Santa observances are marked by processions, which take place each day of the week. People parade through the streets, singing and beating drums and ...

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César Vallejo | Research Starters

César Vallejo | Research Starters

César Vallejo (1892-1938) is a prominent Peruvian poet, often considered one of the most significant Spanish American poets of the twentieth century.

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Moche Build the Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna

Moche Build the Huaca del Sol and Huaca de la Luna

The Moche built the Huaca del Sol (temple of the Sun) and Huaca de la Luna (temple of the Moon) on the left bank of the Moche River on the plain below the Cerro ...

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Chavín de Huántar | Research Starters

Chavín de Huántar | Research Starters

Chavín de Huántar is an archaeological site located in the Andes of Peru, recognized as a significant center for the Chavín civilization.

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Death of General José de San Martín (Argentina)

Death of General José de San Martín (Argentina)

General José de San Martín, popularly known in South America as the liberator of Argentina, Chile, and Peru, died on August 17, 1850, in Boulogne, France. The ...

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Manco Capac | Research Starters

Manco Capac | Research Starters

He constructed significant monuments, including the Inticancha, which served both as his residence and a temple. Following his death, Manco's successors ...

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Hernando de Soto | Research Starters

Hernando de Soto | Research Starters

The family was lower nobility, and Hernando received some education, although he was always by temperament a soldier and adventurer.

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2022 Winter Olympics | Research Starters

2022 Winter Olympics | Research Starters

The 2022 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXIV Olympic Games, took place in Beijing, China, from February 4 to 20, 2022.

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José María Arguedas | Research Starters

José María Arguedas | Research Starters

José María Arguedas, the youngest of two sons, was born January 18, 1911, in Andahuaylas, Peru. His father, Victor Manuel Arguedas Arellano, was a judge; his ...

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Antonio José de Sucre | Research Starters

Antonio José de Sucre | Research Starters

He issued a decree that dictated the formation of a representative assembly of local citizens to adopt a form of government satisfactory to the constituency, ...

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Garcilaso de la Vega | Research Starters

Garcilaso de la Vega | Research Starters

Garcilaso de la Vega (1501-1536) is a seminal figure in Spanish literature, celebrated primarily for his revolutionary contributions to poetry.

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Julio Ramón Ribeyro | Research Starters

Julio Ramón Ribeyro | Research Starters

Julio Ramón Ribeyro Zuniga, born in Lima, Peru, in 1929, was a prominent Peruvian writer renowned for his short stories that vividly depict urban life in Peru.

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