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The Sojourn

By Andrew Krivak
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The Sojourn by Andrew Krivak is a poignant tale set during World War I, exploring themes of loyalty, survival, and the impact of war. It follows the journey of a young sharpshooter, who, along with his father, migrates from America to Austria-Hungary. Against the backdrop of intense conflict, the protagonist grapples with personal and existential challenges, delving into the depths of human resilience and the quest for meaning amidst chaos.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate sweeping narrative tales that delve into themes of war, identity, and redemption. Set against the stark backdrop of early 20th-century Europe, it follows a young man through the transformative experiences of World War I, blending historical detail with deep, personal introspection. Ideal for readers who cherish character-driven stories with a poetic flair.

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A stunning debut novel of brutality and survival on the Southern Front of World War I.

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NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST
DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE WINNER

A stirring tale of brotherhood, coming of age, and survival during World War I

The Sojourn is the story of Jozef Vinich, who was uprooted from a 19th-century mining town in Colorado by a family tragedy and returns with his father to an impoverished shepherd's life in rural Austria-Hungary. When war comes, Jozef joins his adopted brother as a sharpshooter in the Kaiser's army, surviving a perilous trek across the frozen Italian Alps and capture by a victorious enemy.

Strikingly contemporary though replete with evocative historical detail, The Sojourn is the freestanding, first novel of Andrew Krivak's award-winning Dardan Trilogy, which concludes with Like the Appearance of Horses. Inspired by the author's family history, it is also a poignant tale of fathers and sons, addressing the great immigration to America and the desire to live the American dream amid the unfolding tragedy in Europe.

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The Sojourn by Andrew Krivak has received high praise for its powerful prose and thoughtful narrative, earning accolades as a National Book Award finalist and a winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Critics highlight its lyrical yet gripping exploration of World War I, with comparisons to classic works by authors like Hemingway and Remarque. The novel is praised for its intimate portrayal of war, redemption, and survival, woven with an evocative sense of place and history, transcending beyond a mere war story to achieve a timeless quality.

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ISBN: 9781934137345

Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Bellevue Literary Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Andrew Krivak is an award-winning writer whose books include Mule Boy; The Bear, a National Endowment for the Arts Big Read selection; and the freestanding novels of the Dardan Trilogy: The Sojourn, a National Book Award finalist and winner of both the Chautauqua Prize and Dayton Literary Peace Prize; The Signal Flame, a Chautauqua Prize finalist; and Like the Appearance of Horses, a Library Journal "Best Book of the Year" and Indie Next List for Reading Groups selection. He is a discussion facilitator with the Family Connections Center, New Hampshire Department of Corrections, and visiting lecturer on English at Harvard University. He lives in Somerville, Massachusetts and Jaffrey, New Hampshire.

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