The Sorrow of Belgium - Paperback
by Hugo Claus
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:Overlook PressISBN-13:9781585672387ISBN-10:1585672386UPC:9781585672387Book Category:Fiction, Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Classics, European, HistoricalBook Topic:German, 20th CenturySize:7.80 x 5.25 x 1.32 inchesWeight:1.0913Product ID:SCFYZX7JZ3
The Sorrow of Belgium by Hugo Claus is a profound and evocative coming-of-age novel set against the tumultuous backdrop of World War II.
This literary masterpiece delves into the life of young Louis Seynaeve, a boy growing up in Nazi-occupied Belgium. As Louis navigates the complexities of adolescence, he is confronted with the harsh realities of war, political intrigue, and the struggle for cultural identity. Claus masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the intersection of personal and historical events, capturing the essence of a nation in turmoil. Through rich character development and poignant storytelling, The Sorrow of Belgium offers a compelling exploration of resistance, family dynamics, and the quest for self-discovery amidst the chaos of war. Epic in scope, by turns hilarious and elegiac, The Sorrow of Belgium is the masterwork by one of the world's greatest contemporary authors.Languages:EnglishPublisher:Overlook PressISBN-13:9781585672387ISBN-10:1585672386UPC:9781585672387Book Category:Fiction, Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Classics, European, HistoricalBook Topic:German, 20th CenturySize:7.80 x 5.25 x 1.32 inchesWeight:1.0913Product ID:SCFYZX7JZ3
Claus, Hugo: - Hugo Claus (1929-2008) received more prizes and awards than any contemporary writer in Dutch or Flemish; he was the recipient of seven state prizes in Belgium, the Prize for Dutch Literature, and the Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding for his body of work. Born in Bruges in 1929, he is the author of the novels Wonder, Desire, The Swordfish, Mild Destruction, Rumors, and The Duck Hunt, in addition to The Sorrow of Belgium, his magnum opus of postwar Europe. He has published several volumes of poetry and many plays. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages.
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