Donau: Biografie van een rivier

His detailed observations blend history and emotion, making me wonder what motivated him to take this sentimental journey. Was it a specific memory or a love for the river itself?

The way different regions and peoples are woven into the narrative made me think about how a single river can be a symbol of so many identities. Did this resonate with others' experiences of cultural exchange?

Magris's choice to follow the river from source to sea creates a natural progression, but I'm curious whether this structure was planned from the start or evolved during writing.