Legacy

Name: Legacy
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SKU: 9780720615715
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By Ivan Sandor

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Legacy, by Ivan Sandor, delves into the intricate narratives of disillusionment and hope amidst post-war European society. The novel explores the hidden pasts of its characters, interweaving personal histories with broader historical events. As the characters grapple with the weight of their legacies, they confront universal themes of identity and the consequences of choices.
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This book may appeal to you if you relish the exploration of complex family histories and enjoy narratives that weave together personal and cultural legacies. You might find it intriguing if you're drawn to stories set against a backdrop of historical events, with characters seeking to uncover truth and meaning in their family's past.

Legacy

An elderly Jewish man strolls along the Danube Promenade in 2002: a cyclistalmost knocks him down and he is transported back to a similar incident whenthe cyclists were the armband-wearing Arrow-Cross-men, or Hungarian Nazis all as he is just about to participate in an event to mark the memory of a manwho fought them.

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An elderly Jewish man strolls along the Danube Promenade in 2002: a cyclist almost knocks him down, transporting him back to a similar incident when the cyclists were the armband-wearing Arrow-Cross-men, or Hungarian Nazis. This occurs just as he is about to participate in an event to mark the memory of a man who fought them.

Including a tender love story and endless tales of daring, Legacy is a Holocaust story like no other. It is richly praised all over Europe and penned by one of Hungary's greatest modern writers.

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Legacy by Ivan Sándor is praised for its intellectual brilliance and engaging narrative style. It skilfully shifts across time periods and narrative perspectives while maintaining an emotional depth that captivates readers, making it a compelling piece of literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780720615715

Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Peter Owen Publishers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 292

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About the Author

Ivan Sandor, the author of 29 books since 1967, is among Hungary's most renowned living writers. In a career spanning more than 50 years, he has received Hungary's highest literary honors, including the Sandor Marai Prize and the Kossuth Prize, and has been translated into 12 languages.