The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andrić
"The Bridge on the Drina" is a historical novel that spans four centuries, highlighting the lives and experiences of the inhabitants of a small town in Bosnia. The narrative revolves around a stone bridge, which serves as a symbol of unity and continuity. The book explores the impact of the Ottoman Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the onset of World War I on the multicultural community living in the town, capturing the changes, conflicts, and resilience of the people and their cultures.
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- Published
- 1945
- Nationality
- Bosnian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 300-500
- Original Language
- Serbo-croatian
- Avg User Rating
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
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- A Drina hídja
- A Híd a Drinán
- A Ponte Sobre O Drina
- A híd a Drinán
- De Brug over de Drina
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