Danube by Claudio Magris 9781784871314

Danube

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Embark on an extraordinary odyssey with Claudio Magris as he navigates the Danube...
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Embark on an extraordinary odyssey with Claudio Magris as he navigates the Danube from its Bavarian origins to the Black Sea. This captivating work defies simple categorisation, seamlessly blending elements of travelogue, prose poetry, historical account, philosophical musing, and voyage of discovery.

With an insatiable curiosity and encyclopaedic knowledge, Magris serves as an erudite guide through the heart of Central Europe. As he traverses Austro-Hungary and the Balkans, he conjures the spirits of literary giants such as Ovid, Kafka, and Canetti, who haunt the landscape's houses and monuments.

In this masterful exploration, Magris deftly captures the essence of a region shaped by the confluence of Eastern and Western influences, where Christendom and Islam have left indelible marks. With keen insight, he takes the pulse of Central Europe, revealing it as a vital crucible of cultural synthesis.

Featuring an introduction by Richard Flanagan, this singular work offers readers a profound and multifaceted journey through space, time, and ideas.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781784871314
Book Author: Claudio Magris
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Vintage Classics
Book Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Book Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 29 cm
Book Publication Date: 2016-11-03
Book Pagination: 432 pages
Book Weight: 300g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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