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The narrative follows the Danube River as a means to explore Central Europe's rich cultural tapestry, influenced by both Eastern and Western traditions, as well as Christianity and Islam. Through various towns along the river, the author brings to life historical figures such as Ovid, Marcus Aurelius, Kafka, and Canetti, weaving together anecdotes and historical insights to create a vivid portrait of the region's complex heritage.
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Danube, Claudio Magris
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Danube
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Claudio Magris
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 418
- ISBN13
- 9780374522452
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The narrative follows the Danube River as a means to explore Central Europe's rich cultural tapestry, influenced by both Eastern and Western traditions, as well as Christianity and Islam. Through various towns along the river, the author brings to life historical figures such as Ovid, Marcus Aurelius, Kafka, and Canetti, weaving together anecdotes and historical insights to create a vivid portrait of the region's complex heritage.