The Bride from Odessa

The Bride from Odessa by Edgardo Cozarinsky is a collection of eleven stories published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 2004. Written in English and spanning 161 pages, this first edition explores themes of exile and nostalgia through characters who navigate their identities in various cities, including Buenos Aires, Lisbon, Vienna, Budapest, and Odessa, both before and after World War II.

Readers will encounter a diverse array of characters, including writers, lovers, and artists, each grappling with their pasts and the complexities of their present lives. The narratives delve into the experiences of an ambitious young Jew on the brink of marriage, a pianist reflecting on his German roots, and an Argentine-American Jew tracing his grandparents’ wartime connections. The Bride from Odessa presents a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect the profound impact of history on personal identity, inviting readers to engage with the intricate interplay of memory and place.