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Guernica : a novel
Record details
- ISBN: 9780330460668
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Physical Description:
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367 p. : map ; 20 cm. - Edition: 1st Picador ed.
- Publisher: London : Pan Macmillan, 2009, c2008.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | First published by Bloomsbury USA, New York, 2008. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Families -- Spain -- Fiction Priests -- Fiction Coping with hardship -- Fiction Spain -- History -- Civil War, 1936-1939 -- Fiction Guernica (Spain) -- Fiction |
| Genre: | Historical fiction. First novel. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Prince Rupert Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | Boli (Text) | 33294001693076 | Adult Fiction - Second Floor | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
"In 1935, Miguel Navarro finds himself in conflict with the Spanish Civil Guard, and flees the Basque fishing village of Lekeitio to make a new start in Guernica, the center of Basque culture and tradition. In the midst of this isolated bastion of democratic values, Miguel finds more than a new life he finds someone to live for. Miren Ansotegui is a charismatic and graceful dancer who has her pick of the bachelors in Guernica, but focuses only on the charming and mysterious Miguel. The two discover a love that war and tragedy can not destroy. History and fiction merge seamlessly in this beautiful novel about the resilience of family, love, and tradition in the face of hardship. The bombing of Guernica was a devastating experiment in total warfare by the German Luftwaffe in the run-up to World War II. For the Basques, it was an attack on the soul of their ancient nation; for the world, it was an unprecedented crime against humanity. In his first novel, Boling reintroduces the event and paints his own picture of a people so strong, vibrant, and proud that they are willing to do whatever it takes to protect their values, their country, and their loved ones."--Inside jacket.
