Max Egremont
Forgotten Land: Journeys Among the Ghosts of East Prussia
- ISBN 13:
- 9780330456609
- author:
- Max Egremont
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Germany, European history, Travel writing, Eastern Europe - General, Europe - Germany, Europe - Russia & the Former Soviet Union, HISTORY / Europe / Germany, HISTORY / Europe / Russia & the Former Soviet Union, History / Europe / Eas
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
East Prussia, a land once thriving with artistic and military significance, has vanished from the map. Its turbulent history, marked by Stalin's 'terrible revenge', has left a lasting impact. Max Egremont's journey through the landscape and memory of this forgotten region weaves together stories of ghosts and survivors, creating a deeply moving meditation on identity and the passage of time.
Through his remarkable exploration, Egremont blends the capacity of a poet to convey human loss with the imagination of an historian to count the cost. This evocative tale explores themes of changing frontiers, blurred identities, and shifting allegiances, making it a story for our time.
With its boundless intellectual curiosity, mastery of German, and eye for whimsy, Egremont's compelling narrative is a fascinating read. The book's canvas is remarkable, offering a beguiling glimpse into a hidden enclave of Europe.
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