Roth, Joseph
Zipper and His Father
- ISBN 13:
- 9781862077423
- author:
- Roth, Joseph
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century Vienna, Joseph Roth's novel tells the story of two friends, Arnold Zipper and his father, as seen through the eyes of a young boy. The Zipper family welcomes their son's friend into their suburban home, where he becomes fascinated by their seemingly idyllic life.
The father, a violin-maker and travelling salesman, is determined to achieve success that has eluded him. However, as the two friends mature, their lives take different paths, shaped by choices made in the army, university, early careers, and ultimately, a disastrous marriage. This poignant tale charts the ambitions of a generation caught up in social change, as they dreamt of what might have been.
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