Letters found in a hotel attic, along with a silver pistol, lead David to unravel the story of the conflict, including his father's association with the fascists, and the opposition of his uncle, who took considerable risks in helping to hide a wanted republican. With affection and lucidity, Bernardo Atxaga describes the evolution of a young man caught between country and town, between his uncle the horse-breeder and his political father. The course of David's life changes one summer night when he agrees to shelter a group of students on the run from the military police.
This is the most accomplished novel to date by an internationally celebrated writer. "The Accordionist's Son "is memorable for its epic scope--from 1936 to 1999--and the details with which it sparkles in gorgeous prose. It is easy to understand why "The Observer "listed Atxaga as one of the top twenty-one writers for the twenty-first century.
Letters found in a hotel attic, along with a silver pistol, lead David to unravel the story of the conflict, including his father's association with the fascists, and the opposition of his uncle, who took considerable risks in helping to hide a wanted republican. With affection and lucidity, Bernardo Atxaga describes the evolution of a young man caught between country and town, between his uncle the horse-breeder and his political father. The course of David's life changes one summer night when he agrees to shelter a group of students on the run from the military police.
This is the most accomplished novel to date by an internationally celebrated writer. "The Accordionist's Son "is memorable for its epic scope--from 1936 to 1999--and the details with which it sparkles in gorgeous prose. It is easy to understand why "The Observer "listed Atxaga as one of the top twenty-one writers for the twenty-first century.
Imprint | Graywolf Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2010 |
Availability | We don't currently have any sources for this product. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
Authors | Bernardo Atxaga |
Translators | Margaret Jull Costa |
Format | Electronic book text |
Pages | 400 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-55597-002-4 |
Barcode | 9781555970024 |
Categories | |
LSN | 1-55597-002-8 |