Europe Central FIRST EDITION NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER

Author: Vollmann, William T.
Title: Europe Central FIRST EDITION NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER
Publication: New York: Viking, 2005
Edition: First Edition

Description: Hardcover. First Edition with full number line indicating First Printing. 9 1/2" X 6 1/2". 811pp. Book presents nicely with unclipped dust jacket wrapped in protective archival sleeve. Very mild shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of jacket. Bound in black paper over boards with spine lettered in silver. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is sound.


William T. Vollmann is an American author known for his extensive and diverse body of work spanning fiction, non-fiction, and journalism. Born in 1959, Vollmann gained acclaim for his ambitious and often experimental writing style. He has authored numerous novels, including "Europe Central," which won the National Book Award for Fiction, and "The Royal Family," part of his "Seven Dreams" series. Vollmann's non-fiction works often delve into topics such as poverty, war, and the human condition, with notable titles including "The Atlas" and "Imperial." He is known for his meticulous research and immersive writing, tackling complex subjects with depth and insight.

ABOUT THIS BOOK:
WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD

A daring literary masterpiece of historical fiction that weaves together the gripping stories of those caught in the web of authoritarian rule.

Through interwoven narratives that paint a portrait of 20th century Germany and the USSR and the monstrous age they defined, Europe Central captures a chorus of voices both real and fictional—a young German who joins the SS to fight its crimes, two generals who collaborate with the enemy for different reasons, and the tumultuous life of Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich amidst Stalinist oppression.

In this magnificent work of fiction, acclaimed author William T. Vollmann turns his trenchant eye on these two authoritarian cultures to render a mesmerizing perspective on human experience during wartime.(Publisher). Very good / very good.

Seller ID: 14953

Subject: Literature



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