A Bach Concert

Author/Contributor(s):	Papadat-Bengescu, Hortensia; Reigh, Gabi; Rogozenco, Olga
Publisher:	Center for Romanian Studies
Date:	11/01/2022
Binding:	Hardcover
Condition:	NEW

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.