Celestial Harmonies by Peter Esterhazy
"Celestial Harmonies" is a historical novel that tells the story of the aristocratic Esterházy family, tracing their lineage from the late Middle Ages to the present day. The narrative is divided into two parts, with the first part featuring a series of vignettes about the family's ancestors, while the second part focuses on the experiences of the narrator's father under the Communist regime in Hungary. The novel is characterized by its intricate structure, complex themes, and lush, poetic language, offering a rich exploration of Hungarian history, family dynamics, and the human condition.
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- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 800-850
- Original Language
- Hungarian
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This book is on the following 5 lists:
- 15th on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
- 100th on Big Read (Hungarian) (Hungaria)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)