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The Radetzky March

The Radetzky March

ClassicsHistorical Fiction
Pages
410
Published
2002
Language
English

Synopsis

Joseph Roth's novel, The Radetzky March, chronicles three generations of the aristocratic von Trotta family. As Europe hurtles towards World War I, their story reflects the slow, inevitable decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It offers a poignant look at a society on the brink of collapse.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

MelancholicDarkThought-ProvokingPhilosophical
Family Saga

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

About the author

J
Joseph Roth

Joseph Roth was an Austrian writer whose fiction often explored the decline of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He is well-known for his novel The Radetzky March. His stories frequently examine themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time.

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All characters in The Radetzky March