The Bridge on the Drina by Ivo Andrić
"The Bridge on the Drina" is a historical novel that spans four centuries, highlighting the lives and experiences of the inhabitants of a small town in Bosnia. The narrative revolves around a stone bridge, which serves as a symbol of unity and continuity. The book explores the impact of the Ottoman Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the onset of World War I on the multicultural community living in the town, capturing the changes, conflicts, and resilience of the people and their cultures.
The 809th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1945
- Nationality
- Bosnian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 83,000
- Original Language
- Serbo Croatian
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