Originally serialized while author Jose Marmol lived in exile in
Montevideo, Amalia: A Romance of the Argentine (1851) became a
symbol of Argentine national identity following the defeat of
brutal dictator Juan Manuel de Rosas in 1852. Marmol, a leading
critic of the Rosist regime, used autobiographical details to
compose this masterful story of romance and political resistance,
elevating the personal to the level of the national without losing
sight of the everyday struggle of dissidents. Amalia follows two
lovers brought together by political repression during the violent
regime of caudillo Jaun Manuel de Rosas. Eduardo, a dissident
forced into hiding, finds safety at the home of Amalia, a beautiful
young woman. Protected by Amalia and her cousin Daniel, Eduardo
grows weary of living in constant fear of the Rosist death squads
stalking the streets of Buenos Aires, and longs for a day when
liberty and justice will set him free. Despite their blossoming
romance, Eduardo and Amalia know they face mortal danger, and that
every decision they make will come with the risk of discovery. Yet,
the perservere. Amalia remains a timeless work of Latin American
fiction from a leading figure of the Romantic era. This
professionally designed edition of Jose Marmol's Amalia: A Romance
of the Argentine is a classic of Argentine literature reimagined
for modern readers.
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