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Castles Burning: A Child'S Life In War
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Recounting An Odyssey Through The Wreckage And Homelessness Of Postwar Europe, Castles Burning Embodies For Us A Powerful Personality, A Stunning Gift For Prose And Storytelling, A Remarkable Sense Of Humor, And True Emotional Wisdom.I Begged, And Often My Brother Obliged. In The Dark Of Night, When I Couldn'T Sleep, Ivan Told Me Fairy Tales In A Whisper. All The Stories Began, In The Traditional Hungarian Manner, Once There Was / Where There Wasn'T / There Was Once A Castle / That Twirled On The Foot Of A Duck.'There Are Few Female Figures In Literature As Riveting As The Precocious Nineyearold Magda Denes Who Narrates This Story. Her Stubborn Selfcommand And Irrepressible Awareness Of The Absurd Make Her, In Her Mother'S Eyes, Impossibly Sarcastic, Bigmouthed, Insolent, And Far Too Smart For Her Own Good. When Her Family Goes Into Hiding From The Fascist Arrowcross, She Is Torn From The Castle Of Intimacies Shared With Her Adored And Adoring Older Brother And Plunged Into A World Of Incomprehensible Deprivation, Separation, And Loss. Her Rage, And Her Ability To Feel Devastating Sorrow And Still Insist On Life, Will Reach Every Reader At The Core.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Castles Burning: A Child's Life in War'? A: 'Castles Burning' explores themes of childhood resilience, the impact of war on family dynamics, and the struggle for survival amidst the devastation of postwar Europe.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Magda Denes, who narrates her personal experiences during her childhood in wartime Hungary.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: This is a used book in good condition, indicating that it may show some signs of wear but is still fully readable and intact.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Castles Burning'? A: 'Castles Burning' falls under the genre of memoir and historical literature, focusing on the author's personal experiences during a turbulent period in history.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 388 pages.
- Q: When was 'Castles Burning' published? A: 'Castles Burning: A Child's Life in War' was published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is there any particular audience this book is recommended for? A: The book is recommended for readers interested in historical narratives, personal stories of resilience, and those looking to understand the effects of war on children.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or photographs? A: The description does not mention any illustrations or photographs included in the book.
- Q: What makes the narrator, Magda Denes, a compelling character? A: Magda Denes is portrayed as a precocious and observant young girl, whose intelligence and humor shine through even in the dire circumstances of war, making her a relatable and compelling narrator.