Author: PAPADAT-BENGESCU, HORTENSIA
Title: A Bach Concert Translated By Gabi Reigh
Description: Chicago: Histria Books, 2022. First English Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 159211170X. Illustrated by Olga Rogozenco. Classics of Romanian Literature Series; Vol. 4; B & W ; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4"; 229 pages; Hard cover is red with gold on the spine. NEW. DJ. Illustrated with b/w drawings. 'One of the first successful novels written by a female author in Romania, Hortensia Papadat-Bengescu's A Bach Concert remains a classic work of Romanian literature. Originally published in 1927 in Romanian, the novel follows the life of the Hallipa family. The main plot revolves around a Bach concert organized by Elena Hallipa-Draganescu for the elite society of Bucharest. It's a story of high society intrigue, family tragedy, East European urban life after World War I, and culture. Published for the first time in English, Hortensia Papadat-Bengescu's realistic novel will delight its readers with stories of this long-forgotten era.'. New in New dust jacket .

Keywords: 159211170x Romanian Literature; Literature; High Society; Concerts; Cultural History; Social History; Eastern European History; Women Authors; Literature/Poetry/Classics Historical Fiction Women/Womens' History Cultural History Education European History