The Modern Man's Book Club - The Stronghold

The Stronghold (also translated as The Tartar Steppe) follows a young officer who spends his life waiting for a long-foretold enemy that never comes. Instead of the heroic life he imagined, he watches decades slip away in anxious monotony. Join us as we discuss Buzzati's classic of existentialism, male ambition and identity.

Limited hard copies of the book can be found in NLB (under The Tartar Steppe) as well as in ebook version. The book can also be obtained on the Kobo and Kindle stores. If you are unable to obtain a copy, message Isaac on Telegram at @isaacneoyc.

Hosted by Isaac and Zubin, the Modern Man's Book Club is a book club that aims to explore male experiences and issues through the lens of literature. Through book discussions, we hope to build some understanding of what it means to be a man in this modern age.

We are excited to host this session at a new space, Little Saturday Room, a new communal space for books, music, and nature lovers in the heart of Aljunied. They will be having their opening party after our session at 4pm; all are welcome to stay!