The Standard (novel) explained

The Standard
Author:Alexander Lernet-Holenia
Country:Austria
Language:German
Genre:War drama
Release Date:1934
Media Type:Print

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.

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]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Noack p.76
  2. Goble p.965