Nostalgia by Mircea Cărtărescu
"Nostalgia" is a collection of interconnected stories that explore themes of memory, desire, and the blurred boundaries between reality and imagination. Set in a surreal version of Bucharest, the book delves into the lives of various characters, including a young boy fascinated by his eccentric aunt, a man haunted by dreams of his childhood, and a woman searching for her lost lover. Through vivid and poetic prose, the author weaves together these narratives, creating a mesmerizing exploration of the human experience and the power of nostalgia.
The 4815th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1989
- Nationality
- Romanian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Romanian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 100 Books to Read from Eastern Europe and Central Asia (New East Digital Archive)