Description
On the cusp of graduation and the looming shadow of war in 1918, a group of young men at an academy find solace and escape in a clandestine world. Bound by an unspoken fear of the future and the harsh realities of their time, they forge an intense camaraderie. This novel delves into the depths of adolescent despair, exploring themes of male friendship, unspoken desires, and a desperate thirst for meaning amidst a landscape of death and madness. Márai masterfully captures the raw emotions and complex relationships of these young men as they navigate the precipice of adulthood and the uncertainty of their world.
Available Editions
paperback
Knopf
Published Mar 20, 2007
278 pages
ISBN: 9780375407574
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Translation
From: hun
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