Szabo, Magda
Abigail
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857058492
- author:
- Szabo, Magda
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MacLehose Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Abigail, a novel by Magda Szabó, tells the story of a teenage girl's difficult journey towards adulthood during a time of war. In 1943, as Hitler prepares to occupy Hungary, a father sends his daughter to a boarding school in a provincial city to protect her from the dangers of war. However, the school turns out to be a place of strict rules and limited freedom, where the girl must confront her own arrogance and the harsh realities of life for those less privileged. As she navigates this new environment, the girl is exposed to the true motives and feelings of those around her, and learns valuable lessons about loyalty, courage, sacrifice, and love. Through her experiences, Szabó explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact of war on individuals and communities. Translated from the Hungarian by Len Rix, Abigail is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the human experience during times of conflict and social change.
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