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Farm

eng. Of the Farm · 1965
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  • At the heart of the narrative lies a tense encounter between mother and son, where every exchange is laden with unspoken reproaches, memories, and unresolved conflicts, weaving a delicate web around their relationship.
  • The main character, the mother, embodies a stubborn attachment to the land, to the Farm, which becomes a symbol of the past, inseparable from her identity and fate.
  • The son returns to the Farm not alone, but with his new wife and stepson, heightening the drama of the family reunion and exposing the profound differences between generations and their values.
  • The book pays special attention to the details of daily life and nature: descriptions of the Farm, its scents, sounds, and light create an atmosphere of seclusion and, at the same time, confinement, emphasizing the characters’ inner isolation.
  • The subtle psychological portrayal of the characters allows the reader to sense each one’s inner contradictions, their unspoken desires and fears, making the narrative especially poignant and authentic.
  • The Farm in the novel is not merely a setting, but a character in its own right, preserving the memory of the past and shaping the destinies of all family members.
Farm
Date of publication: 1 March 2025
Last updated: 17 April 2025
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Original titleeng. Of the Farm · 1965