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Zusatztext 'Khadra's prose is gentle and precise' The New Yorker 'The Angels Die is a must read for readers of international fiction, whether historical or contemporary' New York Journal of Book 'A skilled storyteller working at the height of his powers' Times Literary Supplement 'World-class' Rosie Goldsmith, The Independent Informationen zum Autor Yasmina Khadra is the author of more than 20 novels, including The Swallows of Kabul and The Attack , both shortlisted for the IMPAC literary award. Khadra's work has been published in 45 countries. He has twice been honoured by the Académie française, winning both the Médaille de vermeil (2001) and Grand Prix de littérature (2012). Howard Curtis 's many translations from French and Italian include works by Balzac, Flaubert, Pirandello, Jean-Claude Izzo, Marek Halter, and Gianrico Carofiglio. Klappentext Set in Algeria between the two world wars! this is the story of one man's rise from abject poverty to a life of wealth and adulation! as a boxer. The author has sales of 3 million in 42 countries! and has lived through the Algerian civil war! giving him an inside view on global conflict! religious intolerance and prejudice. From the author of "The African Equation" and "The Dictator's Last Night". Vorwort Advance reading copies available to reviewers and stores in March. Targeting PEN Festival. Media mailing of advance reading copies to a wide range of book reviewers at national and local media, including trade journals, newspapers, magazines, websites, fan zones, literary blogs. Social media campaign to include blogs, contests and giveaways. Co- op available Zusammenfassung Boxing offers one boy hope in cruel between-the-wars Algeria - but will it help him win the woman he loves?...
