by Emmanuel Carrère · Editorial Anagrama · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788433949097
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Koljós is a deeply intimate and revealing work by Emmanuel Carrère that weaves family history with the major events of the 20th and 21st centuries. Following the death of his mother, Hélène Carrère d'Encausse, the author embarks on a genealogical investigation that spans from pre-revolutionary Russia to present-day Ukraine, exploring the lives of his ancestors and the complex figure of his mother, a world-renowned intellectual. This novel, winner of prestigious awards such as the Prix Médicis and the Grand Continent Prize, stands out for its blend of precision, empathy, and lucidity. Carrère offers a precise portrait of Europe through family memory, confronting the public and private facets of his mother while paying a heartfelt tribute to her legacy and the figure of his father, Louis, in a dazzling narrative construction.
