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Tartar Steppe
Filled with determination to serve his country well, the idealistic young officer Giovanni Drogo arrives at a bleak border station in the Tartar desert, where he is to take a short assignment at Fort Bastiani. However, upon his arrival, he finds the castle manned by veteran soldiers who have grown old without ever seeing a trace of the enemy. As his length of service stretches from months into years, Drogo continues to wait patiently for the enemy to advance across the desert, for one great and glorious battle.
Written in 1938, as the world waited for war, The Tartar Steppe is an internationally acclaimed work that presents a provocative and frightening tale of hope, longing, and the terrible sorcery of dreams and desires. The novel, penned by the author during a time of global tension and uncertainty, offers a captivating narrative that delves into the human condition, exploring the complexities of duty, anticipation, and the elusive nature of fulfillment.
The story of Drogo, the young officer who finds himself stationed in a seemingly forgotten outpost, serves as a metaphor for the wider human experience. As he waits, year after year, for the enemy to appear, the reader is drawn into a profound exploration of the human psyche, the power of dreams, and the futility of unfulfilled desires. The Tartar Steppe masterfully captures the ebb and flow of hope and despair, the allure of the unknown, and the gradual erosion of purpose that can occur when one's aspirations remain unfulfilled.
The novel's atmospheric and evocative prose, coupled with its psychological depth, has earned it critical acclaim and a lasting impact on readers. Through the lens of Drogo's experiences, the author unveils the complexities of the human condition, inviting readers to reflect on their own hopes, fears, and the ways in which the pursuit of dreams can both sustain and torment the soul.
The Tartar Steppe stands as a poignant and thought-provoking work, a testament to the power of literature to explore the human experience in all its nuances. Its enduring relevance and influence have cemented its place as a seminal work of 20th-century fiction, a timeless exploration of the fragility and resilience of the human spirit.
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| Attribute | Value | ||||
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| publisher | Canongate Canons; Main - Canons edition (October 4, 2018) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| paperback | 288 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 1786891646 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-1786891648 | ||||
| item_weight | 6.9 ounces | ||||
| dimensions | 5.08 x 0.71 x 7.8 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #133,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,225 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction | ||||
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