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This classic by Ivo Andrić depicts the history of the city of Višegrad in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the story of a magnificent bridge built during the Ottoman Empire. The narrative spans four centuries, showcasing the social, political, and cultural changes that shaped Balkan society. Blending history and fiction, the novel shows how the bridge bears silent witness to conflict, oppressio…
The Social Rebel in American Literature presents a critical exploration of the recurring figure of the social rebel in American literary tradition. Edited by Robert H. Woodward and James J. Clark, the book analyzes how American writers depict characters who challenge social norms, resist authority, and embody individual dissent. Through a series of scholarly essays, the volume traces the evolut…
Too Late the Phalarope is a novel by South African writer Alan Paton that tells the tragic story of Pieter van Vlaanderen, a respected policeman whose life begins to collapse after he commits a forbidden act under apartheid law. Through themes of guilt, moral struggle, family pressure, and racial injustice, the novel portrays the destructive force of apartheid on individuals and society. Narrat…
This novel by Grigori Fedoseyev tells a dramatic and gripping story set in the harsh wilderness of Siberia. The narrative follows a group of explorers who find themselves trapped in the remote Dzjoegdyr region, where they must confront extreme weather, treacherous terrain, and the limits of human endurance. Fedoseyev draws on real experiences from Soviet expeditions, offering a vivid portrayal …
This book is a critical study of the development of English prose fiction from the Elizabethan period (1558) to the early eighteenth century. Paul Salzman traces the earliest forms of narrative prose, including romances, adventure stories, morality plays, and proto-novellas that preceded the modern novel. Through literary historical analysis and critical reading, the book explains the cultural,…
The Positive Hero in Russian Literature is a seminal study by Rufus W. Mathewson, Jr., examining the evolution of the “positive hero” as an ideological and literary construct in Russian and Soviet literature. Through an analysis of major writers and canonical texts, the book traces how the concept of the idealized heroic figure developed from pre-revolutionary traditions to its central role…
The Young Guard is a classic Soviet novel by A. Fadeev depicting the heroic activities of the Young Guard, an underground Komsomol resistance organization operating in Krasnodon during the Nazi occupation in World War II. The novel follows a group of young patriots who organize sabotage, spread anti-fascist materials, and resist German forces despite the extreme dangers they face. Blending hist…
This volume was published on the occasion of the Afro-Asian Writers’ Executive Committee Meeting held in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, from July 16–21, 1963. It presents a collection of documents highlighting the cultural struggles, aspirations, and intellectual contributions of Afro-Asian peoples during the post-colonial era. The publication reflects efforts to strengthen solidarity, cultural…
This historical–political novel follows events in the Middle East between 1959 and 1989, blending real geopolitical developments with fictional narratives. Andrew M. Patterson presents an epic story that explores political intrigue, shifting alliances, cultural tensions, and the human experiences shaped by decades of regional conflict. Through multiple characters and intertwined storylines, t…