The Three-Arched Bridge by Ismail Kadare

In this novel, set in the 14th century, a small Albanian village is disrupted by the construction of a stone bridge across a river. The bridge is said to be cursed, with local legend claiming that the first to cross it will be claimed by the devil. The narrator, a local monk, chronicles the bridge's construction and the subsequent societal changes, while also grappling with the encroaching Ottoman Empire. The narrative explores themes of progress, sacrifice, and the clash between old and new.

The 3765th greatest book of all time


Published
1978
Nationality
Albanian
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
Unknown
Original Language
Albanian
Alternate Titles
None

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