The Angel Of History by Bruno Arpaia
Explores how the history we think we know is not a series of events but rather a constellation of countless individual lives. And although every story is unique, each is founded on the same human desire - to be remembered.
Arpaia's real skill lies in tempering the Spaniard's vibrancy with the German's despair. . Yet this is far from being a depressing novel, and as Mahojo teasingly unfolds his story we are led towards a breathtaking revelation. -- Stephanie Cross
. . . a solid piece of scholarship as well as accurate - and frightening - evocation of what it's like for individuals each with private ambitions that never included bearing witness to worldwide catastrophe, to be swept up in a historical maelstrom... -- Lionel Shriver
. . . the writing shimmers on the page with memorable images -- Jay Parini
. . . a solid piece of scholarship as well as accurate - and frightening - evocation of what it's like for individuals each with private ambitions that never included bearing witness to worldwide catastrophe, to be swept up in a historical maelstrom... -- Lionel Shriver
. . . the writing shimmers on the page with memorable images -- Jay Parini
Bruno Arpaia was born in Naples in 1957 and taught American History at the University of Naples before becoming a journalist for Matin and Republique. An acclaimed editor and translator of Spanish and Latin American literature, Arpaia is the author of four novels. In its original Italian, The Angel of History won the Campiello Prize and was shortlisted for the Super Campiello. He lives in Milan.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841959832 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841959839 |
| Title | The Angel Of History |
| Author | Bruno Arpaia |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Year published | 2007-08-16 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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