A family history in the shadow of war: Elfi Uragg's new novel

A family history in the shadow of war: Elfi Uragg's new novel

In the heart of the Klöch region, the author Elfi Uragg has opened a moving chapter in her family history with her new novel "Ferdinand comes later". In her second book, she tells of her grandfather, who had to enter in the First World War, causing him to leave his family and the inn in Weiz. What initially sounds like a normal life quickly becomes a testimony of human suffering and the brutality of the war.

The blurb of the book already gives an impressive insight: "It comes to Russian captivity, to Siberia, where he spends six years of his life. Cold, front work, hunger and loneliness determine existence." These words underline how strongly the circumstances can shape the life of a person, and how the war changes the fate of entire families.

insight into history

uragg, who was just a child when her grandfather died, wanted to trace the experiences of his life. To make this authentically, she was looking for a conversation with her 86 -year -old aunt, who lives in Stockholm. These conversations made it possible to tell the story from two perspectives: from the perspective of her grandfather and from the perspective of his wife Martha. The book combines autobiographical elements with fictional scenes, making the emotional journey tangible for readers.

at a time when many people not only learn the influence of war on society and individual life stories as history, but also want to feel, emphasizes the importance of these stories. Reading enables access to an important part of the story that often gets into the background.

Next Tuesday at 6 p.m. Uragg will read from her new work in the Klöch vinotheque - an invitation that should not be missed. Accompanied by "bread and wine", it not only offers visitors a history hour, but also a culinary experience. For those who are interested in the reading or would like to find out more about the book, it is already available in the Buchshop from the BOD publisher as well as in many bookstores and as an e-book (ISBN-13: 9783759723000).

The connection of personal biography and historical context makes Uragg's new book a valuable contribution to literature on the First World War. It will be interesting to see what response this in -depth narrative will find in the region.