Celestial Harmonies by Peter Esterhazy
"Celestial Harmonies" is a historical novel that tells the story of the aristocratic Esterházy family, tracing their lineage from the late Middle Ages to the present day. The narrative is divided into two parts, with the first part featuring a series of vignettes about the family's ancestors, while the second part focuses on the experiences of the narrator's father under the Communist regime in Hungary. The novel is characterized by its intricate structure, complex themes, and lush, poetic language, offering a rich exploration of Hungarian history, family dynamics, and the human condition.
The 2320th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 800-850
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Hungarian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100th on Big Read (Hungarian) (Hungaria)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)