The Traitor's Niche: A Novel by Ismail Kadare (First Edition, 2019, Paperback)

Description: Product Details ISBN: 0060599405 EAN: 9780060599409 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Counterpoint Press First Edition: 2019 Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.2 x 5.5 inches Pages: 208 ATOS Reading Level: Unknown Lexile Level: Unknown Grade Level: Unknown Reading Age: Unknown Language: English BOOK OVERVIEW Praise for THE TRAITOR'S NICHE "The quest for a rebel pasha's severed head becomes a grimly comic comment in John Hodgson's translation of this brilliant and laconic 1978 Albanian novel, an allegorical fable about 20th-century authoritarianism." -THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, EDITORS CHOICE "Mr. Kadare has more in common with William Faulkner, a writer who spins mythology out of regional legends. This, too, is a moral project as well as an artistic one... This unforgettable novel adds to his lifelong work of cultural reclamation." -THE WALL STREET JOURNAL "In The Traitor's Niche, as in all his best works, Kadare powerfully evokes and critiques the sheer, irascible strangeness of unchecked power." -LOS ANGELES REVIEW OF BOOKS t the heart of the Ottoman Empire, in the main square of Constantinople, a niche is A carved into ancient stone. Here, the sultan displays the severed heads of his adversaries. The province of Albania is demanding independence again, and the niche awaits a new trophy, to be delivered by Tundj Hata, the imperial courier charged with transporting heads to the capital. A surreal tale of tyranny and rebellion, set in a land where armies carry scarecrows, state officials ban entire languages, and the act of forgetting is more complicated than the act of remembering. ABOUT THE AUTHOR ISMAIL KADARE is Albania's best-known novelist and poet. Translations of his novels have appeared in more than forty countries. He was awarded the inaugural Man Booker International Prize in 2005, and the Jerusalem Prize in 2015. JOHN HODGSON studied at Cambridge and Newcastle and has taught at the universities of Prishtina and Tirana. This is the fifth novel by Ismail Kadare that he has translated. Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. VERY GOOD. All pages and the cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable) and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine may show signs of wear. Some books, "but not all books," may include inscriptions or dedications. Due to the age or quality of the paper, they may develop signs of foxing. What makes a book or item collectible? Factors include first printing, first editions, author signatures, famous ownership, unique aesthetic elements, and the book's age and condition. Remember that rarity and collectibility are subjective. What one collector deems rare may not hold the same value for another! Return Policy All sales of collectible items are final. Due to their unique nature, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please review product details and ask questions before making a purchase. For non-collectible and free returns paid by the seller items, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. A 15% restocking fee applies, and the item must be returned in original condition with all packaging and accessories. Refunds are issued within five to seven business days of receiving the returned item. Feedback Policy Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much.

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