Bride of Texas by Joseph Skvorecky

Bride of Texas by Joseph Skvorecky

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Summary

A novel of love in time of war and revolution, freedom and tragedy, set against the broad canvas of the American Civil War. At the heart of the novel is a little-known fact of history - the formation of a militia by a motley band of Czech immigrants who took up the cause of freedom.

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Bride of Texas by Joseph Skvorecky

Hailed on publication in Czechoslovakia as 'Skvorecky's New World Symphony', The Bride of Texas is a magnificent novel of love in time of war and revolution, of freedom and tragedy, set against the rich, broad canvas of the American Civil War. 'A dazzling and exuberant performance.' Daily TelegraphA masterpiece of empathy and insight.A moving story, both epic and immediate, cautionary and inspirational, whose clear relevance to the renascent Czech Republic is only a part of its importance and appeal.' Times Literary Supplement
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ISBN 13 9780571192939
ISBN 10 0571192939
Title Bride of Texas
Author Joseph Skvorecky
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Faber & Faber
Year published 1998-01-19
Number of pages 624
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.