About the book
An early-twentieth-century classic — the turbulent, dreamlike story of a businessman torn between middle-class respectability and sensational bohemia
“No one who has read it has failed to love it.” — Nicholas Lezard
Mihály and Erzsi are on honeymoon in Italy. Mihály has recently joined the respectable family firm in Budapest, but as his gaze passes over the mysterious back-alleys of Venice, memories of his bohemian past reawaken his old desire to wander.
When bride and groom become separated at a provincial train station, Mihály embarks on a chaotic and bizarre journey that leads him finally to Rome, where he must reckon with both his past and his future. In this intoxicating and satirical masterpiece, Szerb takes us deep into the conflicting desires of marriage and shows how adulthood can reverberate endlessly with the ache of youth.
Editions of Journey by Moonlight
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781805330240
- EBook
- ISBN 9781906548506
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An early-twentieth-century classic — the turbulent, dreamlike story of a businessman torn between middle-class respectability and sensational bohemia
“No one who has read it has failed to love it.” — Nicholas Lezard
Mihály and Erzsi are on honeymoon in Italy. Mihály has recently joined the respectable family firm in Budapest, but as his gaze passes over the mysterious back-alleys of Venice, memories of his bohemian past reawaken his old desire to wander.
When bride and groom become separated at a provincial train station, Mihály embarks on a chaotic and bizarre journey that leads him finally to Rome, where he must reckon with both his past and his future. In this intoxicating and satirical masterpiece, Szerb takes us deep into the conflicting desires of marriage and shows how adulthood can reverberate endlessly with the ache of youth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Journey by Moonlight about?
An early-twentieth-century classic — the turbulent, dreamlike story of a businessman torn between middle-class respectability and sensational bohemia
“No one who has read it has failed to love it.” — Nicholas Lezard
Mihály and Erzsi are on honeymoon in Italy. Mihály has recently joined the respectable family firm in Budapest, but as his gaze passes over the mysterious back-alleys of Venice, memories of his bohemian past reawaken his old desire to wander.
When bride and groom become separated at a provincial train station, Mihály embarks on a chaotic and bizarre journey that leads him finally to Rome, where he must reckon with both his past and his future. In this intoxicating and satirical masterpiece, Szerb takes us deep into the conflicting desires of marriage and shows how adulthood can reverberate endlessly with the ache of youth.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Journey by Moonlight?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Journey by Moonlight?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781805330240
Is Journey by Moonlight part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Pushkin Press Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Journey by Moonlight?
Antal Szerb
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Journey by Moonlight is available as paperback(ISBN 9781805330240) and ebook(ISBN 9781906548506)
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