Na Drini ćuprija

About “Na Drini ćuprija”

The Bridge on the Drina is a historical novel by Ivo Andrić that centers on the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge in Višegrad, spanning the Drina River. The bridge serves as a silent observer of history, from its construction by the Ottomans in the mid-16th century to its partial destruction during World War I. The novel spans approximately four centuries, depicting the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian occupations of the region. It focuses on the lives, fates, and interactions of the local people, particularly Serbs and Bosnian Muslims, showing how historical events shape their experiences. The bridge becomes a symbol of endurance and the passage of time. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)