The Bridge on the Drina (novel)

*The Bridge on the Drina* is a historical novel by Ivo Andrić that tells the story of the town of Višegrad and its iconic bridge over the Drina River, spanning several centuries. Through the lives of generations of residents, the book explores themes of history, culture, conflict, and resilience in the Balkans. The bridge symbolizes unity and division, witnessingEm events such as wars, Ottoman rule, and social change. Andrić uses the bridge as a metaphor for how history and human experience shape a community’s identity over time.