About “Księgi Jakubowe”
The Books of Jacob is an epic historical novel by Olga Tokarczuk, published by Wydawnictwo Literackie in October 2014. It is Tokarczuk's ninth novel and is the product of extensive historical research that took her seven years to write. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Praise for “Księgi Jakubowe”
“Sophisticated and ribald and brimming with folk wit. . . The comedy in this novel blends, as it does in life, with genuine tragedy.”
“It’s just as awe-inspiring as the Nobel judges claimed. . . . Miraculously entertaining and consistently fascinating. Despite his best efforts, Frank never mastered alchemy, but Tokarczuk certainly has. . . . Haunting and irresistible.”
“Yes, there’s a miracle in these pages. It’s not about the Virgin Mary or the false Messiah Jacob Frank, however, but the way Tokarczuk can make a period so distant from us in every way feel so completely alive.”
Book details
- Published
- 2022
- Latest edition
- 2022 · ISBN 9780593087480
- ISBN
- 9780593087480
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Books of Jacob | 2022 | 9780593087480 | Buy on Amazon |
| Books of Jacob | 2022 | 9780593332528 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Books of Jacob | 2022 | 9781804270134 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Books of Jacob | 2021 | 9781910695593 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Księgi Jakubowe?
Księgi Jakubowe by Olga Tokarczuk has 992 pages.
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