--- product_id: 286214793 title: "The Bridge on the Drina" price: "₨874" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/286214793-the-bridge-on-the-drina store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # 4.6/5 rating from 397 readers Top 5,000 in Contemporary Lit Classic literary masterpiece The Bridge on the Drina **Price:** ₨874 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Own the story that bridges history and culture — don’t miss out! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Bridge on the Drina - **How much does it cost?** ₨874 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/286214793-the-bridge-on-the-drina) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Highly Acclaimed:** Join thousands of readers who rated it 4.6 stars for its profound storytelling. - • **Trusted Publisher:** Published by University of Chicago Press, ensuring premium quality and authenticity. - • **Compact & Collectible:** Lightweight at just 0.75 lbs, perfect for your professional bookshelf or travel. - • **Timeless Literary Icon:** Experience a Pulitzer Prize-winning narrative that shaped modern literature. - • **Elite Bestseller Status:** Ranked #3,083 in Literary Fiction, a must-have for discerning book collectors. ## Overview The Bridge on the Drina, published by University of Chicago Press, is a critically acclaimed literary fiction book weighing 0.75 pounds. It holds a strong position in bestseller rankings (#3,083 in Literary Fiction) and boasts a 4.6-star rating from nearly 400 readers, making it a prized addition for any professional’s curated collection. ## Description Buy The Bridge on the Drina by Andric, Ivo, McNeill, William H, Edwards, Lovett F online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: It is written in such an eloquent way, it feels like I'm living it through. Especially first quarter of the book, it is truly heart wrenching! Highly recommended. Review: This masterpiece and Nobel Prize winner written by Ex Yugoslavian author Ivo Andric is one of the best literary works written and can be compared with novels written by the world most renewed authors.He demonstrated exceptional quality of story telling and obviously admirable amount of historical research done in order to write this novel which cover four hundred years of life in city of Višegard including legends about building bridge across river Drina and legends which include people who lived in Višegrad but bridge has central importance of story. Novel is starting during 16th Century and introduction of Ottoman Empire and their rule over this part of world.The Bridge on Drina , also title of the book and center of the story was built as a legacy of Grand Vezir Mehmed Paša Sokolović who served under three sultans and oversees the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Central Europe. He was born in a Serbian/orthodox family in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in a village near city of Višegrad. Grand Vezir Mehmed Paša Sokolovic was taken as one of the many Christians boys as part of “tax in blood“ to Turkey. He never forgot where he was born and in his memory survived a clear picture of Drina and how he was taken by Turks. Further in the novel Ivo Andrić describes complicated lives of Bosnian people challenged by religious and cultural difference and at the same time during big natural disasters united by their mutual grief. In the book he describes the political influence of Serbia on people in Bosnia as the city of Višegrad is bordering Serbia. As story progress is described end of Ottoman empire and story of withdrawal Turks from Bosnia ,Austro Ugarska occupation and rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina, their influence on culture and life in region which slowly dominated above Ottoman legacy in area which was built for hundreds of years. If you ever wonder how people in Bosnia and Herzegovina live together regardless of their religious difference , ethnicity and war challenges and if you want to understand these people then this historical novel is a must read. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0226020452 | | Best Sellers Rank | #98,372 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,177 in Literary Fiction #1,826 in Genre Fiction #3,849 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (405) | | Dimensions | 20.07 x 13.46 x 2.03 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 9780226020457 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0226020457 | | Item weight | 340 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 318 pages | | Publication date | 15 August 1977 | | Publisher | University of Chicago Press | ## Images ![The Bridge on the Drina - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qHKosAWDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on 6 January 2023* It is written in such an eloquent way, it feels like I'm living it through. Especially first quarter of the book, it is truly heart wrenching! Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***N on 27 April 2024* This masterpiece and Nobel Prize winner written by Ex Yugoslavian author Ivo Andric is one of the best literary works written and can be compared with novels written by the world most renewed authors.He demonstrated exceptional quality of story telling and obviously admirable amount of historical research done in order to write this novel which cover four hundred years of life in city of Višegard including legends about building bridge across river Drina and legends which include people who lived in Višegrad but bridge has central importance of story. Novel is starting during 16th Century and introduction of Ottoman Empire and their rule over this part of world.The Bridge on Drina , also title of the book and center of the story was built as a legacy of Grand Vezir Mehmed Paša Sokolović who served under three sultans and oversees the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Central Europe. He was born in a Serbian/orthodox family in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in a village near city of Višegrad. Grand Vezir Mehmed Paša Sokolovic was taken as one of the many Christians boys as part of “tax in blood“ to Turkey. He never forgot where he was born and in his memory survived a clear picture of Drina and how he was taken by Turks. Further in the novel Ivo Andrić describes complicated lives of Bosnian people challenged by religious and cultural difference and at the same time during big natural disasters united by their mutual grief. In the book he describes the political influence of Serbia on people in Bosnia as the city of Višegrad is bordering Serbia. As story progress is described end of Ottoman empire and story of withdrawal Turks from Bosnia ,Austro Ugarska occupation and rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina, their influence on culture and life in region which slowly dominated above Ottoman legacy in area which was built for hundreds of years. If you ever wonder how people in Bosnia and Herzegovina live together regardless of their religious difference , ethnicity and war challenges and if you want to understand these people then this historical novel is a must read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by M***A on 3 February 2026* Amazing book written by Serbian Nobel prize winner ## Frequently Bought Together - The Bridge on the Drina - BALKAN GHOSTS --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/286214793-the-bridge-on-the-drina](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/286214793-the-bridge-on-the-drina) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*