Slony v Mauthausene / Elephants in Mauthausen

Ján Johanides' novel from 1985. After long decades, Holenyšt from the Upper Nitra region in Slovakia and the Dutch van Maase meet again as old men. They confront each other's lives since they had left Mauthausen. The characters allow the author to voice his opinions on human co-existence and on overcoming isolationism and to underline the importance of the anti-fascist and peaceful movements. 

Year

1985

Book category

General Fiction