About “The Palace of Dreams”
The Palace of Dreams is a central setting in Ismail Kadare's novel, where the dreams of every citizen are gathered, organized, and analyzed to find the 'master-dreams' that reveal the empire's future and the ruler's fate. This process exposes the entire nation's thoughts to the government's control. The novel presents the Palace as a symbol of authoritarian rule and surveillance. Published in 1981, the book was banned in Albania.
Book details
- Published
- 1998
- Latest edition
- 1998 · ISBN 1559704160
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | The palace of dreams | 1998 | 1559704160 | Buy on Amazon |
| | The Palace of dreams | 1993 | 0688111831 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Palace of Dreams?
The Palace of Dreams by Ismail Kadare has 205 pages.