Chasing the King of Hearts - Couverture souple

Krall, Hanna

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 190867010X ISBN 13 : 9781908670106

Editeur : Peirene Press Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

The internationally acclaimed Polish bestseller about the Holocaust, now for the first time in English. A remarkable true story of love and survival. The Warsaw Ghetto 1942: When Izolda's husband, Shayek, is imprisoned, she sets out to release him. She changes her name, her hair, her religion. Eventually she is captured and deported to Auschwitz. But even there, she trusts that her love will save them both. ------ Why Peirene chose to publish this book: 'This is a beautiful love story but also an incredible account of one woman's quest to be heard. Told with astounding simplicity, the book recreates the Holocaust not as an historical event but as a terrifying, shared, experience. I am amazed - and honoured - that it was left to Peirene to publish this book for the first time in English.' Meike Ziervogel, Publisher

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Hanna Krall was born in 1935 in Poland and survived the Second World War hiding in a cupboard. She began her writing career as a prize-winning journalist. Since the early '80s she has worked as a novelist. She has received numerous Polish and international awards, such as the underground Solidarity Prize, Polish PEN Club Prize and the German Wurth Preis for European Literature 2012. Translated into 17 languages, her work has gained widespread recognition. In 2007 Krol kier znow na wylocie (Chasing the King of Hearts) was shortlisted for the Angelus Central European Literary Award.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Peirene Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 190867010X
• ISBN 13: 9781908670106
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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