The Radetzky March
The Radetzky March by Joseph Roth, published by Penguin Canada in 2016, is a historical fiction novel that spans 368 pages. This edition presents a narrative centered on the Trotta family over three generations during the tumultuous years leading up to the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918. The story intricately weaves the lives of the grandfather, son, and grandson, each grappling with their dependence on the empire and the societal expectations that shape their destinies.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the characters’ relationships with the empire and each other, highlighting themes of duty, failure, and the weight of legacy. The narrative is underscored by the significance of Strauss’s Radetzky March, which serves as a poignant backdrop to the family’s struggles and the broader historical context. This edition is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in classic literature and historical sagas.
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Strauss’s Radetzky March, signature tune of one of Europe’s most powerful regimes, presides over Joseph Roth’s account of three generations of the Trotta family in the years preceding the Austro-Hungarian collapse in 1918. Grandfather, son and grandson are equally dependent on the empire: the first for his enoblement; the second for the civil virtues that make him a meticulous servant of an administration whose failure he can neither comprehend nor survive; the third for the family standards of conduct which he cannot attain but against which he is too enfeebled to rebel.
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