Nina Balatka

Nina Balatka

by Anthony Trollope

Nina Balatka is a novel set in Prague that explores the complex relationship between a Catholic woman, Nina, and a Jewish man, Josef. Their love is forbidden by their respective faiths and social standings, creating a poignant and tragic love story against the backdrop of 19th-century European society. Trollope delves into themes of religious intolerance, social prejudice, and the enduring power of love in the face of adversity.

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Anthony Trollope was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves ar...

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