Roman Elegy

'Blending intimate background on day to day life in Rome with a fascinating exploration of the historical development of a country, Gruber has delivered an homage to both Rome and South Tyrol that satisfies on several levels without ever reaching for easy options or cliche.' 'Sabine Gruber is one of the most significant talents in this generation of Austrian writers.' 'Gruber's language is full of images, and in that colourful language she tells of life's surprises, of the fragility of love, of friendship and death.'