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Europe Central

by William T. Vollmann
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Europe Central
Europe Central

Intertwined tales of war-torn Europe's soul.

"Europe Central" is for anyone intrigued by the intricacies of human character under the strain of war. William T. Vollmann has masterfully woven together personal and historical narratives, giving you a panoramic view of the individual lives swept up in the cataclysm of World War II. The book's depth of research and emotional insight could make it a profound reading experience for you, offering a nuanced look at morality amidst chaos.

  • National Book Award for Fiction (2005)
  • California Book Award for Fiction (Gold) (2005)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (2005)
  • Preis der Leipziger Buchmesse for Übersetzung (2014)
  • Βραβείο Λογοτεχνικής Μετάφρασης Αγγλόφωνης Λογοτεχνίας ΕΙΛΜ (2012)
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Europe Central

by William T. Vollmann
₱500.00 Now ₱300.00 Save 40%
ISBN: 9781846880421
Authors: William T. Vollmann
Publisher: Alma Books
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Drama, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: War, Literature, World War II
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 2964 readers)

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A young German joins the SS to expose its crimes, two generals collaborate with the enemy for different reasons, and Soviet composer Shostakovich labors under Stalinist oppression in this daring novel of human actions in wartime.
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Intertwined tales of war-torn Europe's soul.

"Europe Central" is for anyone intrigued by the intricacies of human character under the strain of war. William T. Vollmann has masterfully woven together personal and historical narratives, giving you a panoramic view of the individual lives swept up in the cataclysm of World War II. The book's depth of research and emotional insight could make it a profound reading experience for you, offering a nuanced look at morality amidst chaos.

  • National Book Award for Fiction (2005)
  • California Book Award for Fiction (Gold) (2005)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction (2005)
  • Preis der Leipziger Buchmesse for Übersetzung (2014)
  • Βραβείο Λογοτεχνικής Μετάφρασης Αγγλόφωνης Λογοτεχνίας ΕΙΛΜ (2012)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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