The General of the Dead Army is Ismail Kadare’s internationally acclaimed debut novel, first published in 1963. Set in post-World War II Albania, the narrative follows an Italian general and a priest tasked with exhuming and repatriating the remains of Italian soldiers who perished during the war. As they traverse the Albanian countryside, the mission evolves into a profound meditation on the futility of war, the burden of memory, and the haunting legacy of violence. Kadare’s poignant prose and allegorical storytelling offer a powerful critique of nationalism and the absurdities of military bureaucracy. This novel not only established Kadare as a leading voice in world literature but also provided a lens through which to examine the enduring scars of conflict
| Persian Title | کتاب ژنرال ارتش مرده اثر اسماعیل کاداره |
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| ISBN | 9786227902525 |
| Genre & Theme | A war fiction about a general's mission to find the remains of soldiers, exploring the aftermath of conflict |
| Narrative Style | Sombre, reflective, and richly descriptive, with a focus on the futility of war |
| Key Appeal | A profound meditation on memory and loss, ideal for readers of war literature |
| Weight | 300 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Genre | War Fiction |
| Product Type | Printed Book |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | Persian |
| Origin | Albania |
| Author | Ismail Kadare |
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