Death and the Dervish
by Meša SelimovićAbout This Book
Few works of literary fiction have earned the sustained critical attention that Death and the Dervish (1966) by Meša Selimović continues to receive. This philosophical novel delves into the inner turmoil of a dervish named Ahmed Nurudin, who grapples with existential questions and the oppressive political environment of the Ottoman Empire. The book is noted for its introspective narrative and exploration of themes such as justice, power, and the nature of existence. Themes of existentialism, justice, power run through the work.
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📖 Literary Fiction
Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
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Meša Selimović is a Bosnia and Herzegovina author whose work in literary fiction has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
