📚 Book of the Day (#fiction #historical)
📖 "Angel of Oblivion" by Maja Haderlap 📖
🌍 A Poignant Narrative of Memory and Resilience
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"Angel of Oblivion" is a deeply moving novel by Maja Haderlap, an Austrian-born writer of Slovenian descent. The book, originally written in German as "Engel des Vergessens," delves into the harrowing history and enduring spirit of the Carinthian Slovene minority in Austria. Drawing from Haderlap’s own family history, the narrative is centered around a young girl growing up in the shadow of her community's World War II past and its struggles with post-war oppression.
In this semi-autobiographical tale, the protagonist explores her grandmother's tragic experiences as a partisan fighter against the Nazis, which also sheds light on a larger story of resistance, survival, and the preservation of language and culture. The novel seamlessly blends personal memory with collective history, offering a richly emotional and evocative portrayal of the Slovene minority's fight for survival and identity.
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📖 "Angel of Oblivion" by Maja Haderlap 📖
🌍 A Poignant Narrative of Memory and Resilience
📘 About:
"Angel of Oblivion" is a deeply moving novel by Maja Haderlap, an Austrian-born writer of Slovenian descent. The book, originally written in German as "Engel des Vergessens," delves into the harrowing history and enduring spirit of the Carinthian Slovene minority in Austria. Drawing from Haderlap’s own family history, the narrative is centered around a young girl growing up in the shadow of her community's World War II past and its struggles with post-war oppression.
In this semi-autobiographical tale, the protagonist explores her grandmother's tragic experiences as a partisan fighter against the Nazis, which also sheds light on a larger story of resistance, survival, and the preservation of language and culture. The novel seamlessly blends personal memory with collective history, offering a richly emotional and evocative portrayal of the Slovene minority's fight for survival and identity.
👍 - I’ve read it
❤️ - I want to read it