Amalia: A Romance of the Argentine
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Amalia: A Romance of the Argentine is a novel by José Mármol, first published between 1851 and 1855. It is considered by many critics to be the first Argentine novel. The novel is set against the backdrop of the oppressive regime of Argentine dictator Juan Manuel de Rosas and features a romantic plot intertwined with contemporary events. Mármol, an outspoken opponent of tyranny, wrote Amalia during his exile, aiming to expose the horrors of Rosas's rule. The work is a significant example of Romanticism in Latin American literature, a movement that often focused on national themes and political struggles.12
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