The Accordionist's Son

Name/Title

The Accordionist's Son

Entry/Object ID

2014.001.109

Description

David Imaz has spent many years living in exile on a ranch in California, far from his native Basque Country. Nearing fifty and in failing health, he decides to write the story of his youth in the village of Obaba. The powerful sweeping narrative that ensues takes the reader from 1936 to 1999. From letters found in a hotel attic, he is able to unravel the story of the civil war conflict and its connection to his family on both sides. hardback, top 1/2 is picture of 2 horse's heads, bottom half is close up of buttons on accordian

Book Details

Author

Atxaga, Bernardo

Place Published

City

Saint Paul, Minneapolis

State/Province

Minnesota

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Date Published

2009

Publication Language

English