Magda Szabo , George Szirtes (Translator)
Iza's Ballad
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099532385
- author:
- Magda Szabo , George Szirtes (Translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Ettie's life is turned upside down when her husband passes away. Her daughter Iza suggests they leave their rural home behind and start anew in Budapest, but Ettie struggles to adapt to this new chapter. As she navigates unfamiliar surroundings and modern ways of living, Ettie's attempts at connection with her daughter are met with frustration and misunderstanding. This poignant story explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, cultural clashes, and the search for belonging. It is a powerful tale of two women from different worlds trying to find common ground in a rapidly changing world. Through Iza's Ballad, Magda Szabo offers a nuanced portrayal of a woman's journey towards self-discovery and reconciliation with her past.
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