Jancar, Drago

Jancar: Northern Lights

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ISBN 13:
9780810118393
author:
Jancar, Drago
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Northwestern University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2001
Pages:
257
Dimensions:
12.2 x 2.5 x 20.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£19.62

Description

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of pre-war Slovenia, Northern Lights is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the complexities of identity, community, and the human experience.

In the small town of Maribor, tensions simmer just below the surface, fueled by ethnic hatred and personal rivalries. It is here that Josef Erdman arrives, an outsider with no clear purpose or place in this tight-knit society. As he navigates the treacherous landscape of local politics and social hierarchy, Josef finds himself drawn to the natural beauty of the aurora borealis, a fleeting moment of beauty in a world on the brink of chaos.

This gripping and thought-provoking novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, one that shines a light on the complexities of community, identity, and the fragility of life in the face of war and uncertainty.

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