Hemon, Aleksandar
The World and All That It Holds
- ISBN 13:
- 9780330515795
- author:
- Hemon, Aleksandar
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 2.9 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The World and All That It Holds by Aleksandar Hemon is an epic novel that spans continents and explores the power of love in the face of war, revolution, and loss.
Set against the backdrop of World War I, this sweeping tale follows Rafael Pinto as he navigates the trenches and discovers a new sense of purpose with Osman, a fellow soldier who becomes his protector and lover. As they escape the battlefield and travel to distant lands, including Shanghai, their love becomes a source of strength in a world torn apart by conflict.
This is a story about the human spirit's capacity for resilience and survival, and the enduring power of love in the face of adversity.