Historical Fiction· Croatia
A Castle in Romagna
by Igor ŠtiksAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 2000Croatian
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Igor Štiks's A Castle in Romagna (2000) stands as one of the most significant works of historical fiction of its era. This novel intertwines two narratives: one set in the 16th century and the other in the 20th century, both centered around a castle in Romagna. Through these parallel stories, Štiks explores themes of love, betrayal, and the cyclical nature of history, offering a rich tapestry of human experience across time. Themes of love, betrayal, history run through the work.
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🗺️ Historical Fiction
Novels set in the past, blending real events with fictional narratives.
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A Castle in Romagna by Igor Štiks sits within the tradition of historical fiction that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 2000 in Croatia, it engages with love, betrayal, history, parallel lives in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes A Castle in Romagna is how it handles its central concerns — love, betrayal, history, parallel lives — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Igor Štiks's role in the literature of Croatia is well established. A Castle in Romagna can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
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Igor Štiks is a Croatia author whose work in historical fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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