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498. Evita: The Mystery of the Missing Body (Part 5)

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498. Evita: The Mystery of the Missing Body (Part 5) includes mentions of Santa Evita by Tomas Martinez, El túnel by Ernesto Sabato, Plutarch, and The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Santa Evita
Tomas Martinez

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Santa Evita' to highlight the bizarre narrative surrounding the embalmed body of Eva Perón and its implications for Argentine poli…

El túnel
Ernesto Sabato

Indexed context: The host briefly mentions 'El túnel' to illustrate a poignant moment in Argentine history. This reference serves to highlight the emotional depth of…

Plutarch

Indexed context: The host discusses the controversial aspects of Juan Peron's behavior towards young girls, particularly highlighting his relationship with Nelly Riva…

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After lying in state in an open casket, Evita’s corpse is taken down to a secret laboratory in the basement. And as the Argentinian Victor Frankenstein, Dr Ara, busily embalms her body, her ghost continues to haunt the nation. Sightings of her face are reported in obscure places all over the country. With Evita gone, Colonel Perón embarks upon an affair with a much younger girl and has a creepily paternal romantic relationship with her. Meanwhile, as Perón’s sparkle starts to fade amongst the public, Evita’s body vanishes… Listen as Dominic and Tom explore the final and most bizarre chapter in the extraordinary story of Evita Perón. _______ *The Rest Is History LIVE in the U.S.A.* If you live in the States, we've got some great news: Tom and Dominic will be performing throughout America in November, with shows in San Francisco, L.A., Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Boston and New York. *The Rest Is History LIVE at the Royal Albert Hall* Tom and Dominic, accompanied by a live orchestra, take a deep dive into the lives and times of two of history’s greatest composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. Tickets on sale now at TheRestIsHistory.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett
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Santa Evita
Tomas Martinez

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El túnel
Ernesto Sabato

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  • The conversation centers on afterlife of Ava Peron.
  • A second recurring theme is Ernesto Sabato's writing.
  • Referenced books include Santa Evita by Tomas Martinez and El túnel by Ernesto Sabato.
  • Related interests include Readers interested in Argentine history and literature and Readers interested in Argentine literature and history..
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afterlife of Ava Peron(1)Ernesto Sabato's writing(1)Graham Greene's influence(1)Peron's relationship with youth(1)
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Readers interested in Argentine history and literatureReaders interested in Argentine literature and history.Those interested in political history and ethicsFans of political satire and literature

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Santa Evita
Tomas Martinez
Best for Readers interested in Argentine history and literatureOften cited around afterlife of Ava Peron

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A brilliant novel by an Argentine writer called Tomas Martinez, which came out in 1996. It tells the story of the afterlife of Ava Peron and her mummified body.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in Argentine history and literature
Indexed context: I mean, there is a brilliant novel. I mean, very creepy, weird novel by an Argentine writer called Tomas Martinez.
The host mentions 'Santa Evita' to highlight the bizarre narrative surrounding the embalmed body of Eva Perón and its implications for Argentine politics. The novel serves as a lens through which the host explores the layers of myth and reality in this extraordinary story.
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El túnel
Ernesto Sabato
Best for Readers interested in Argentine literature and history.Often cited around Ernesto Sabato's writing

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An Argentine writer called Ernesto Sabato describes a moment of celebration for Peron's fall, highlighting the tears of two Indian women who worked in the kitchen.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in Argentine literature and history.
Indexed context: An Argentine writer called Ernesto Sabato describes a moment of celebration for Peron's fall, highlighting the tears of two Indian women who worked in the kitchen.
The host briefly mentions 'El túnel' to illustrate a poignant moment in Argentine history. This reference serves to highlight the emotional depth of Sabato's work in relation to societal events.
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Plutarch
Best for Those interested in political history and ethicsOften cited around Peron's relationship with youth

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Peron introduces Nelly to the biographies of Plutarch, his favourite writer, and encourages her to read them.

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Those interested in political history and ethics
Indexed context: However, on the positive side, as he had done with Evita, so now with Nelly, he does introduce her to the biographies of Plutarch, his favourite writer.
The host discusses the controversial aspects of Juan Peron's behavior towards young girls, particularly highlighting his relationship with Nelly Rivas. He mentions that despite the questionable nature of Peron's actions, he introduced her to the works of Plutarch, indicating a complex dynamic between mentorship and impropriety.
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The Honorary Consul
Graham Greene
Best for Fans of political satire and literatureOften cited around Graham Greene's influence

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In his novel, The Honorary Consul, somebody has taken postage by mistake.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Fans of political satire and literature
Indexed context: In his novel, The Honorary Consul, somebody has taken postage by mistake.
The host mentions 'The Honorary Consul' by Graham Greene in relation to a humorous comparison about mistaken identity and the absurdity of political situations. This reference serves to highlight the bizarre nature of the events surrounding the exhumation of Evita's body in Argentine politics.
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Santa Evita
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The host mentions 'Santa Evita' to highlight the bizarre narrative surrounding the embalmed body of Eva Perón and its implications for Argentine po…

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Santa Evita

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The novel portrays itself as being strictly factual, telling the story of what happens to the body of Evita after her death.

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