Kadare, Ismail
The Traitor's Niche
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784873202
- author:
- Kadare, Ismail
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.3 centimetres (0, Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Traitor's Niche by Ismail Kadare is a chilling tale of rebellion and tyranny set against the backdrop of the Ottoman Empire. In the heart of Constantinople, a sinister niche in ancient stone serves as a grim reminder of the sultan's power. As Tundj Hata, an imperial courier, travels through impoverished territories, he makes a living by transporting severed heads to the capital - a task he performs with fervour. But his illicit side-shows, offering villagers the spectacle of death, bring in a lucrative income. The head of a rebellious Albanian governor would fetch a high price, fueling Hata's dark ambitions. A masterful exploration of rebellion and tyranny, this surreal tale is told by one of Europe's most celebrated writers.
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