The Standard (novel)

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The Standard
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Author Alexander Lernet-Holenia
Language German
GenreWar drama
Publication date
1934
Publication placeAustria
Media typePrint

The Standard (German: Die Standarte) is a 1934 novel by the Austrian writer Alexander Lernet-Holenia. [1] Set during the closing days of the First World War an officer of the Austro-Hungarian Army attempts to save his regimental colours from capture. They are taken back to Vienna and ceremonially burnt.

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Adaptations

In 1935 it was turned into a German film My Life for Maria Isabella directed by Erich Waschneck. In 1977 it was remade as The Standard a co-production directed by Ottokar Runze and starring Simon Ward. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Noack p.76
  2. ↑ Goble p.965

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