Antanas Škėma
Antanas Škėma was a Lithuanian writer, playwright, and actor. Born on November 29, 1910, in Łódź, he is best known for his novel 'The White Shroud' (Balta drobulė), which is considered a masterpiece of Lithuanian literature. Škėma's work often reflects his personal experiences, including themes of exile, identity, and the human condition. He spent much of his life abroad after World War II, living and working in Germany, France, and the United States, where he continued to write and participate in the cultural life of the Lithuanian diaspora until his death in a car accident on August 11, 1961.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
-
1. White Shroud
"White Shroud" is a captivating and introspective novel that delves into the complex and fragmented mind of a Lithuanian immigrant living in Chicago during the 1950s. Through a series of disjointed narratives and poetic prose, the book explores themes of identity, cultural displacement, and the search for meaning in a foreign land. The protagonist's struggle to reconcile his past and present, along with his encounters with various characters, provides a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the universal quest for belonging.
The 3266th Greatest Book of All Time
