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The Siege

By Ismail Kadare
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The Siege by Ismail Kadare is a gripping historical fiction novel that depicts the harrowing events of an Ottoman army besieging a Christian fortress in the 15th century. Through the perspectives of various characters, the story explores themes of power, ambition, and survival, highlighting the human struggles and enduring spirit amid the chaos of war.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to immersive historical fiction that delves into the complexities of war and human nature. Set during the Ottoman Empire's attempted invasion of Albania, it offers a rich tapestry of political intrigue, cultural conflict, and personal struggles. The author's masterful storytelling immerses readers in the atmosphere of siege warfare and the resilience of those involved.

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The Siege

The Ottoman Army lays siege to a Christian fortress in the mountains of Albania. Above the colourful host looms the great dark wall of the citadel that has to be overcome. A gripping narrative of a bloody, complex struggle that ends in defeat and desolation for both sides.

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The Ottoman Army—the most powerful the world had known at that time—lays siege to a Christian fortress in the mountains of Albania. Above the colourful host looms the great dark wall of the citadel that must be overcome.

Told partly through the personal narrative of one of the defenders, and partly through the eyes of the Ottoman chronicler Mevla Celebi, Ismail Kadare's The Siege is a gripping narrative of a bloody, complex struggle that ends in defeat and desolation for both sides.

Its story of blood, gore, and boiling pitch provides Ismail Kadare with another vehicle for his long meditation on human relations, human folly, the ambiguities of power, and the meaning of history. The thoughts and sufferings of his fifteenth-century warriors are barely distinguishable from those that afflict us in the modern world.

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The Siege by Ismail Kadare is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of a historical battle between the Ottoman Empire and a fiercely defending Albanian fortress. Reviewers praise Kadare's masterful narrative and his ability to weave historical and fictional elements seamlessly, while also delving into the psychological impacts of war on both sides. The novel is lauded for its atmospheric and intense depiction of human resilience amidst overwhelming odds.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921351631

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 446g

Pages: 338

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About the Author

Ismail Kadare is Albania's best-known novelist and poet. Translations of his novels have appeared in more than forty countries. He was awarded the inaugural Man Booker International Prize in 2005, and the Jerusalem Prize in 2015.

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