"Doña Bárbara" is a novel written by Venezuelan author Rómulo Gallegos in 1929. The story is set in the plains of Venezuela and revolves around the life of Doña Bárbara, a strong and manipulative woman who embodies the struggle between civilization and barbarism. She is a landowner who uses her power to control the people and the land around her. The novel explores themes of love, power, and the conflict between traditional values and modernity. Doña Bárbara is often seen as a symbol of the untamed wilderness, while her counterpart, Mariano the protagonist, represents the forces of progress and reason. The book is considered a classic of Latin American literature.