Description
The Great Winter is a 1977 novel by Albanian author Ismail Kadare, set during the 1960–1961 period when Albania severed diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union. The story follows Besnik Struga, a journalist who travels to Moscow as a translator for the Albanian delegation. The novel explores the personal and political ramifications of this diplomatic rupture, depicting the impact on individuals and the nation. Kadare uses the harsh winter as a metaphor for the coldness and rigidity of the political climate, highlighting themes of isolation, loyalty, and the complexities of international relations. The book offers a profound commentary on the intersection of personal lives and political upheavals.
- Pages: 588
- Genre: Political Fiction
- Book Cover Type: Paperback
- Language(s): Persian (Farsi)
- ISBN : 9789644487743
- Persian Title: کتاب زمستان سخت اثر اسماعیل کاداره
