The fall of the stone city / Ismail Kadare ; translated from the Albanian by John Hodgson
- Bib ID:
- 5974255
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Kadare, Ismail
- Description:
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- Melbourne : Text Publishing, 2008, 2012
- 171 p. ; 20 cm.
- ISBN:
- 9781922079282
- Summary:
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"In September 1943, German soldiers advance on the ancient gates of Gjirokaster, Albania. It is the first step in a carefully planned invasion. But once at the mouth of the city, the troops are taken aback by a surprising act of rebellion that leaves the citizens fearful of a bloody counter-attack. Soon rumours circulate, in cafes, houses and alleyways, that the Nazi Colonel in command of the German Army was once a school acquaintance of a local dignitary, Doctor Gurameto. In the town square, Colonel von Schwabe greets his former classmate warmly; in return, Doctor Gurameto invites him to dinner. The very next day, the Colonel and his army disappear from the city. The dinner at Gurameto's house changes the course of events in twentieth-century Europe. But as the citizens celebrate their hero, a conspiracy surfaces which leads some to place Gurameto-and the stone city-at the heart of a plot to undermine Socialism."--Provided by publisher.
- Notes:
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- First published in Albania as Darka e Gabuar in 2008.
- "Winner of the Man Booker International Prize"--Cover.
- Also available online.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Hodgson, John
- Copyright:
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- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
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- Publication date:
- 2008
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