Death of an ancient king
By: Laurent Gaudé ; translated by Adriana Hunter.
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 244
Subjects: War -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Fiction.
Genres: Fiction.
Work titles: Mort du roi Tsongor.
Description: A fable about the blindness of war.

"King Tsongor is getting old. Having governed his immense empire peacefully for many years, he prepares to give his lovely daughter Samilia away to her official suitor, the Prince of the Lands of Salt. The streets outside the palace are filled with rose petals and gold cloth hangs from every window. But on the eve of the wedding, a lone, mysterious rider appears instead to claim Samilia's hand. Within days, two great nations prepare for a senseless conflict over a beautiful woman; and an old, sad King looks on as his world and his family fall apart."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Translated from the French.