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- In this acclaimed international bestseller, Claudio Magris tracks the Danube River, setting his finger on the pulse of Central Europe, the crucible of a culture that draws on influences of East and West, Christianity and Islam.
- About the Author: Claudio Magris is a scholar, translator, and writer.
- 416 Pages
- History, Europe
- Series Name: FSG Classics
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Book Synopsis
In this acclaimed international bestseller, Claudio Magris tracks the Danube River, setting his finger on the pulse of Central Europe, the crucible of a culture that draws on influences of East and West, Christianity and Islam. In each town he raises the ghosts that inhabit the houses and monuments, from Ovid and Marcus Aurelius to Kafka and Canetti, in "a fascinating blend of anecdote and history" (San Francisco Examiner).
Review Quotes
"A work of originality . . . This is the best introduction to the culture of Central Europe, its genius and its tragedy." --The Daily Telegraph
About the Author
Claudio Magris is a scholar, translator, and writer. He is a professor of German literature at the University of Trieste, Italy.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: .8 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 416
Series Title: FSG Classics
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Europe
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Claudio Magris
Language: English
Street Date: October 28, 2008
TCIN: 92386915
UPC: 9780374522452
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-5692
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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