White Shroud by Antanas Škėma
"White Shroud" is a captivating and introspective novel that delves into the complex and fragmented mind of a Lithuanian immigrant living in Chicago during the 1950s. Through a series of disjointed narratives and poetic prose, the book explores themes of identity, cultural displacement, and the search for meaning in a foreign land. The protagonist's struggle to reconcile his past and present, along with his encounters with various characters, provides a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the universal quest for belonging.
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- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- Lithuanian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 212
- Original Language
- Lithuanian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Balta Drobulė
- The White Shroud
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 100 Books to Read from Eastern Europe and Central Asia (New East Digital Archive)