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Alexander Lernet-Holenia
ISBN 9780241615621
Rs. 798
Penguin Modern Classics
Baron Bagge .
Who it's for: Readers seeking thought-provoking stories beyond conventional war fiction
During the First World War, Baron Bagge, a cavalry officer, is ordered into a seemingly suicidal charge. Instead of certain death, he and his brigade find themselves in a peaceful, otherworldly realm where festivities abound. There, Bagge experiences a profound and strange love, yet remains haunted by the distant threat of the war and unsettling insights from his fellow officers about the true nature of their survival. This compelling novel blends military narrative with a dreamlike, fantastical journey.Why You Should Read? Explores themes of duty, desire, courage, and the nature of reality amidst wartime. Offers a unique blend of historical fiction, war narrative, and otherworldly fantasy. A short, intense novel that reads like a vivid waking dream. Perfect for readers seeking thought-provoking stories beyond conventional war fiction.
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- Blends military narrative with dreamlike, fantastical elements
- Explores themes of duty, desire, courage, and reality
- Short, intense novel that reads like a vivid waking dream
- Set during the First World War with a cavalry officer protagonist
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What is the book about?
It follows Baron Bagge, a cavalry officer in WWI, who is ordered into a suicidal charge but instead finds himself in a peaceful, otherworldly realm where he experiences a strange love.
What genre is this book?
It is fiction that blends military narrative with dreamlike, fantastical elements, offering a unique mix of historical fiction, war narrative, and fantasy.
Who would enjoy this book?
Readers looking for thought-provoking stories that go beyond conventional war fiction, especially those interested in themes of duty, desire, and reality.
Is this a long book?
It is described as a short, intense novel that reads like a vivid waking dream.



