Roth, Joseph
The Radetzky March
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783788453
- author:
- Roth, Joseph
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.28 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A 20th century masterpiece of European literature, The Radetzky March is a poignant exploration of the Austro-Hungarian Empire through three generations of the Trotta family. Set against the backdrop of the empire's decline and collapse, the novel follows the complex relationships between loyalty, duty, and identity. The story begins with the young Lieutenant Trotta's heroic actions at the Battle of Solferino in 1859, which sets him on a path of service to the empire. As the generations pass, the narrative arc of Roth's novel is perfectly judged, tracing the gradual disintegration of the empire from its early days to its final collapse. Through intelligent compassion and an ironic sense of history, Joseph Roth crafts a masterpiece that conveys the complexities and nuances of a bygone era, leaving a lasting impression on readers.
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