Buzzati, Dino

The Stronghold

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ISBN 13:
9781681377148
author:
Buzzati, Dino
format:
Paperback
publisher:
New York Review of Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
216
Dimensions:
19.6 x 13 x 1.8 centimetres (0.3
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Psychological, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£13.22

Description

The Stronghold is a novel by Dino Buzzati, first published in 1957, now reissued with its original title. The story follows Lieutenant Drogo, a newly commissioned officer, as he awaits his enemy in the remote Fortezza Bastiani, a stronghold in the mountains. As the years pass, the soldiers succumb to inertia, and death occurs, but not from bravery. The book is a powerful exploration of existentialism, waiting to be read.

Buzzati's writing is renowned for its fantastical imagination and lyrical touch, making The Stronghold a poignant and thought-provoking read. This new translation by Lawrence Venuti seeks to bring out both the human and historical dimensions of the story, offering a fresh perspective on a story.

Translated back to its original title, The Stronghold is a book that has been interpreted in many ways, from a veiled attack on fascist militarism to a prophetic allegory of the Cold War. Its enduring power and poignancy make it a compelling read for anyone interested in existentialist fiction.

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