The Fortress of Our Own Making: Why Dino Buzzati’s “The Tartar Steppe” Haunts You Forever
Buzzati gives us one of the most cruel, beautiful ironies in literature. After decades of waiting, the Tartars finally appear. The great battle is coming. But Drogo is no longer young. He is sick. He is sent away from the fort just as his life’s purpose arrives.
If you enjoyed this, check out our post on “The Myth of Sisyphus” and why we choose our own boulders.
The Fortress of Our Own Making: Why Dino Buzzati’s “The Tartar Steppe” Haunts You Forever
Buzzati gives us one of the most cruel, beautiful ironies in literature. After decades of waiting, the Tartars finally appear. The great battle is coming. But Drogo is no longer young. He is sick. He is sent away from the fort just as his life’s purpose arrives.
If you enjoyed this, check out our post on “The Myth of Sisyphus” and why we choose our own boulders.