About “The Man on Horseback”
The Man on Horseback is a 1943 novel by French writer Pierre Drieu la Rochelle. Set in Bolivia, it follows a dictator attempting to build an empire. The story reflects the author’s thoughts on political power and its development. The novel differs from Drieu’s earlier works, which are realistic and based on his own life. This book features an allegorical style, a complicated plot, and emotional depth, setting it apart from his previous writings. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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- Published
- 1943
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