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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