Iza's Ballad by Magda Szabó
Set in post-war Hungary, the narrative explores the complex dynamics between a recently widowed mother and her successful, yet emotionally distant daughter. As the mother moves to the city to live with her daughter, their contrasting lifestyles and values create a poignant tension, revealing the generational and ideological divides that have grown between them. Through a series of intimate and often painful interactions, the story delves into themes of love, loss, and the struggle for understanding and connection amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing society.
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- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-350
- Original Language
- Hungarian
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