{"product_id":"the-sorrow-of-belgium-9781585672387","title":"The Sorrow of Belgium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sorrow of Belgium\u003c\/i\u003e by Hugo Claus is a profound and evocative coming-of-age novel set against the tumultuous backdrop of World War II.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This literary masterpiece delves into the life of young Louis Seynaeve, a boy growing up in Nazi-occupied Belgium. As Louis navigates the complexities of adolescence, he is confronted with the harsh realities of war, political intrigue, and the struggle for cultural identity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Claus masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the intersection of personal and historical events, capturing the essence of a nation in turmoil. Through rich character development and poignant storytelling, \u003ci\u003eThe Sorrow of Belgium\u003c\/i\u003e offers a compelling exploration of resistance, family dynamics, and the quest for self-discovery amidst the chaos of war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Epic in scope, by turns hilarious and elegiac, \u003ci\u003eThe Sorrow of Belgium\u003c\/i\u003e is the masterwork by one of the world's greatest contemporary authors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaus, Hugo:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Hugo Claus (1929-2008) received more prizes and awards than any contemporary writer in Dutch or Flemish; he was the recipient of seven state prizes in Belgium, the Prize for Dutch Literature, and the Leipzig Book Award for European Understanding for his body of work. Born in Bruges in 1929, he is the author of the novels Wonder, Desire, The Swordfish, Mild Destruction, Rumors, and The Duck Hunt, in addition to The Sorrow of Belgium, his magnum opus of postwar Europe. He has published several volumes of poetry and many plays. His work has been translated into more than 20 languages.","brand":"Overlook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51860246954258,"sku":"9781585672387","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9b998724-4530-4048-8d5c-0fe93003b93b.jpg?v=1767781241","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-sorrow-of-belgium-9781585672387","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}