The File on H by Ismail Kadare


finished 10/8 ..... contemp Albanian (ManBooker International) ..... rating 9.5

Very funny take on the Algerian/Serbian history as well as literary theory. It's the story of two researchers who are seeking the origins of Homer's tales. They think that these tales have been passed on through the Albanian rhapsodes - the Albanians are descendants of the Illyans - Iliad and Odyssey. The Albanian government is totally suspicious. The characters read what they want to read in the words, written or oral, of the others - language is a big issue.

Posted: Sun - October 12, 2008 at 10:11 AM        

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