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Dream of the Celt

by Mario Vargas Llosa

The novel follows Irishman Roger Casement from his 1903 journey to the Congo, where he documents colonial abuses, through his later travels to the Amazon and his growing commitment to Irish nationalism. It portrays his complex persona—activist, critic of imperialism, and controversial figure—leading to his arrest and imprisonment in London in 1916. The narrative spans his personal revelations, political actions, and final days.

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