Dictionary of the Khazars by Milorad Pavic
A Lexicon Novel in 100,000 Words
"Dictionary of the Khazars" is a metaphysical, historical novel written in the form of a lexicon. The book presents three different versions - Christian, Islamic, and Hebrew - of the history of the Khazars, an ancient people who converted to one of these three religions. The novel, filled with dreamlike narratives and fantastical elements, invites the reader to become an active participant, choosing their own path through the non-linear text, and even solving a murder mystery embedded within the story.
The 2903rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- Serbian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 338
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Serbian
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- NY Times Editors Choice 1980-1989 (NY Times)