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Claudio Magris
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a work of literary fiction set in the unsettled years after the First World War. It follows a young intellectual who leaves a culturally rich northern city to spend years on the Patagonian pampas, living with ancient Greek texts, a flock, and occasional companionship. The central theme is the search for an authentic life free of social falsehoods, a pursuit that asks what it means to belong in a world shaped by upheaval. The intended reader is adults who enjoy contemplative, character-driven narratives with historical texture, and the emotional tone is reflective, expansive, and quietly adventurous.
The narrative is story-led and contemplative, weaving philosophy with vivid landscapes. The prose invites readers to slow down and weigh truth against longing, with classical Greek texts serving as quiet touchstones. This historical and literary fiction offers a thoughtful lens on post-war ferment and social change, delivering an immersive reading experience that rewards patient, reflective engagement.
It centers on a solitary life tested by memory, desire, and ordinary moments of connection, offering a lush, cinematic sense of time and place. Readers are invited to move through the prose at a thoughtful pace, letting the settings and ideas unfold together, making it a strong pick for reading groups and thoughtful adults seeking historical fiction with philosophical depth.
Readers finish with a nuanced understanding of how one person navigates meaning in a changing world. The work invites reflection on authenticity, memory, and the balance between ideals and everyday living, leaving a lasting impression of place, thought, and resilience.
Product Details
Author
Claudio Magris
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
112
Language
English
SKU
9781784871321
ISBN
9781784871321
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x0.6x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 599
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