Alamut.Alamut Vladimir Bartol Vladimir Bartol (february 24 1903 – september 12 1967) was a Slovene writer, most famous for his novel Alamut. Alamut was published in 1938 and translated into numerous languages, becoming the most popular work of Slovene literature around the world. Scala House Publishers PO Box 17964, Seattle, Washington  This page is protected from moves until disputes have been resolved on the .The reason for its protection is listed on the protection policy page. 98127 0972028730 $22.95 www.scalahousepress.com First published sixty years ago, Alamut is a literary classic by Slovenian writer Vladimir Bartol, a deftly researched and presented historical novel about one of the world's first political terrorists, 11th century Ismaili leader Hasan ibn Sabbah, whose machinations with drugs and carnal carnal adjective Referring to the flesh, to baser instincts, often referring to sexual “knowledge” pleasures deceived his followers into believing that he would deliver them to a paradise in the afterlife, so that they would destroy themselves in suicide missions for him. Flawless translated into English (and also published in eighteen other languages), Alamut portrays even the most Machiavellian individuals as human--ruthless or murderous, but also subject to human virtues, vices, and tragedies. An afterword by Michael Biggins This article or section recently underwent a major revision or rewrite and needs further review. You can help! Michael Biggins (June 21st, 1973) born Michael Bigansky offering context on the author's life, the juxtaposition of his writing to the rise of dictatorial conquest that would erupt into World War II, and the medly of reactions to its publication, both in the author's native Slovenia and worldwide, round out this superb masterpiece. An absolute must-have for East European literature European literature refers to the literature of Europe. European literature includes literature in many languages; among the most important are English literature, Spanish literature, French literature, Polish literature, German literature, Italian literature, Greek shelves, and quite simply a thoroughly compelling novel cover to cover. |
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