Chronicle In Stone

"Chronicle in Stone is stunning, the quintessential tale of war seen through a child's eyes."
Los Angeles Times

The story of a young Albanian and a primitive Albania awakening into the modern world.

In a seamless mosaic of dreams and games, Kadare's young narrator both reflects and distorts events as his ancient, magical home town - and his own innocence and sense of wonder - are lost forever in the madness and brutality of the Second World War.

A disturbing mix of tragedy, comedy, politics and sexuality, Chronicle in Stone is a fascinating early masterpiece from the winner of the inaugural Man Booker International Prize.

"Sophisticated and accomplished in its poetic prose and narrative deftness."
John Updike, New Yorker

"A master storyteller."
John Carey

Translated by David Bellos