ISBN: 9781893996151

By Edmund Keeley. In September, 1944, near the village of Hortiati in Macedonian Greece the death of a German soldier in an ambush by a guerrilla unit brought on a Wehrmacht retaliation t… Mehr…

By Edmund Keeley. In September, 1944, near the village of Hortiati in Macedonian Greece the death of a German soldier in an ambush by a guerrilla unit brought on a Wehrmacht retaliation that resulted in the massacre of one hundred and forty-six villagers, sixty-nine of whom were burned to death in the sealed village bakery, and the total destruction of the village. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Some Wine for Remembrance by Edmund Keeley Did a prominent Austrian statesman play a part in a brutal massacre in Greece during World War II? FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description In September, 1944, near the village of Hortiati in Macedonian Greece the death of a German soldier in an ambush by a guerrilla unit brought on a Wehrmacht retaliation that resulted in the massacre of one hundred and forty-six villagers, sixty-nine of whom were burned to death in the sealed village bakery, and the total destruction of the village. In this fictionalized account of the atrocity, an American journalist seeking to explore whether a now-prominent Austrian statesman played any part in what happened, records the testimony of five witnesses to the act: two villagers and three Wehrmacht officers.Edmund Keeley is well-known as both a novelist and as a translator. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey. Author Biography Edmund Keeley is the author of many books including 'The Libation', 'The Gold-Hatted Lover', 'The Imposter', 'School for Pagan Lovers', and 'Voyage to a Dark Island'. He has published numerous translations from the Greek. Review "A compassionate and thrilling book..." -- Times Literary Supplement, May 2003. Long Description In September, 1944, near the village of Hortiati in Macedonian Greece the death of a German soldier in an ambush by a guerrilla unit brought on a Wehrmacht retaliation that resulted in the massacre of one hundred and forty-six villagers, sixty-nine of whom were burned to death in the sealed village bakery, and the total destruction of the village. In this fictionalized account of the atrocity, an American journalist seeking to explore whether a now-prominent Austrian statesman played any part in what happened, records the testimony of five witnesses to the act: two villagers and three Wehrmacht officers. Edmund Keeley is well-known as both a novelist and as a translator. He lives in Princeton, New Jersey. Review Quote "A compassionate and thrilling book..." -- Times Literary Supplement, May 2003. Description for Sales People The historical basis for this title makes it very thought-provoking and should make it of interest to anyone who has any interest in current world events, as well as to those who simply want to read an engrossing mystery. Keeley is quite a well-known writer and translator: C.P. Cavafy (0.691.01537.6, Princeton Univ Press), Inventing Paradise (0.374.17717.1, Farrar, Straus, & Giroux), Cavafy'a Alexandria (0.691.04498.8, Princeton Univ Press) The book was a best-seller in Greece. Details ISBN1893996158 Author Edmund Keeley Short Title SOME WINE FOR REMEMBRANCE Pages 216 Language English ISBN-10 1893996158 ISBN-13 9781893996151 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2001 Residence Princeton, NJ, US Birth 1935 Affiliation Princeton University Imprint White Pine Press Place of Publication Buffalo Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781893996151 UK Release Date 2001-11-15 AU Release Date 2001-11-15 NZ Release Date 2001-11-15 US Release Date 2001-11-15 Publisher White Pine Press Publication Date 2001-11-15 DEWEY 813.54 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137998580; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9781893996151, EAN: 9781893996151, Publication Year: 2001, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Book Title: Some Wine for Remembrance, Item Height: 228mm, Topic: Books, Item Width: 152mm, Item Weight: 326g, Number of Pages: 216 Pages, White Pine Sports Press<