The Christmas Oratorio by Göran Tunström
"The Christmas Oratorio" is a poignant story set in a small Swedish town, revolving around a boy who loses his mother and his relationship with his silent, grieving father. The narrative is deeply embedded in music, specifically Bach's Christmas Oratorio, which becomes a source of solace for the boy. The tale is a rich tapestry of love, loss, and the healing power of music, exploring the deep emotional bonds between father and son, and the transformative power of art.
The 1121st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Swedish
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 10th on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)