Buzzati, Dino
The Tartar Steppe (Canons)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786891648
- author:
- Buzzati, Dino
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Canongate Canons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Tartar Steppe by Dino Buzzati In the vast expanse of the Tartar desert, a remote border station stands as a testament to the passage of time. For Giovanni Drogo, a young officer eager to serve his country, this assignment is a chance to prove himself. Yet, as he takes up residence at Fort Bastiani, he finds the castle manned by veteran soldiers who have grown old without seeing a trace of the enemy. As the years drag on, Drogo's expectations of a glorious battle to end the waiting slowly fade. Instead, he is left to confront the harsh realities of his own desires and the sorcery of his own dreams. Written in 1938, this provocative tale of hope and longing remains a powerful exploration of the human condition. Published in 2018, The Tartar Steppe is a haunting and thought-provoking novel that delves into the darker corners of the human experience.
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