A Ballad for Georg Henig by Viktor Paskov
"A Ballad for Georg Henig" is a narrative that explores the life of a Jewish craftsman and violin maker, Georg Henig, in the 18th century. The story is set in Bulgaria and delves into the historical events and cultural dynamics of the time, including the Ottoman rule and the social status of Jews. The protagonist's life is filled with love, loss, and the quest for artistic perfection, all against the backdrop of a society marked by religious and ethnic tensions.
The 1819th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- Bulgarian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Bulgarian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 99th on Big Read (Bulgarian) (Bulgaria)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)