Dictionary of the Khazars

Milorad Pavić's 'Dictionary of the Khazars' is a novel that reimagines the history of the Khazars, a semi-nomadic people who flourished between the 7th and 10th centuries.

The book is structured as three cross-referenced dictionaries representing Christian, Islamic, and Jewish perspectives, each with its own version of the Khazars' conversion to a major monotheistic faith.

It delves into themes of identity, faith, and the power of dreams, blending historical fiction with magical realism.