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Historical Fiction· Argentina

Santa Evita

by Tomás Eloy Martínez
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1995Spanish
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About This Book

Published in 1995, Santa Evita established Tomás Eloy Martínez as one of the defining voices in historical fiction. Santa Evita is a fictionalized account of the life and legacy of Eva Perón, the iconic First Lady of Argentina. The novel blends fact and fiction to explore the myth surrounding her life and death, and the political and cultural impact she had on Argentina. It is praised for its narrative style and its exploration of the intersection between myth and reality. Themes of myth vs reality, political power, legacy run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorTomás Eloy Martínez
Published1995
Country of Origin🇦🇷 Argentina
LanguageSpanish
Category🗺️ Historical Fiction
ISBN9780679768142
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

🗺️ Historical Fiction

Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

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Country of Origin

🇦🇷 Argentina

This book is part of Argentina's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

Santa Evita by Tomás Eloy Martínez sits within the tradition of historical fiction that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1995 in Argentina, it engages with myth vs reality, political power, legacy, identity in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. Critics and institutions have consistently placed Santa Evita among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes Santa Evita is how it handles its central concerns — myth vs reality, political power, legacy, identity — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Santa Evita reflects Tomás Eloy Martínez's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with Argentina's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Evita about?

Santa Evita is a fictionalized account of the life and legacy of Eva Perón, the iconic First Lady of Argentina. The novel blends fact and fiction to explore the myth surrounding her life and death, and the political and cultural impact she had on Argentina. It is praised for its narrative style and its exploration of the intersection between myth and reality.

Who wrote Santa Evita?

Santa Evita was written by Tomás Eloy Martínez, from Argentina. First published in 1995.

What awards has Santa Evita won?

Santa Evita has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is Santa Evita worth reading?

Santa Evita is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in myth vs reality, political power, legacy.

Where can I buy Santa Evita?

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What category is Santa Evita?

Santa Evita is classified as Historical Fiction. Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.

What country is Santa Evita from?

Santa Evita originates from Argentina's literary tradition. Explore more books from Argentina on our country page.

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