The Book Of Fathers by Miklós Vámos
"The Book of Fathers" chronicles the lives of twelve generations of men from a Hungarian family, spanning over 300 years from the 18th century to the modern day. Each chapter focuses on one descendant, capturing the historical and personal challenges they face, from the rise and fall of empires to the intimate struggles of love and loss. The novel weaves a tapestry of Hungarian history and the family's legacy, marked by a mystical diary that is passed down from father to son, which possesses the power to influence the fate of its keeper. Through the generations, the book becomes a symbol of the family's heritage and the enduring connection between the past and the future.
The 9931st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 455
- Original Language
- Hungarian
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- 80th on Big Read (Hungarian) (Hungaria)