The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge by Rainer Maria Rilke
"The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge" is a semi-autobiographical novel narrated by a young man from Denmark living in Paris, who is trying to understand the world and his place in it. The protagonist is a poet and a dreamer, who spends his time observing and reflecting on the people and situations around him. The book is a collection of his thoughts, observations, and musings, which often revolve around themes of death, solitude, history, and the nature of existence. It's a deep and introspective exploration of the human condition and the nature of creativity.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 34th on 50 Classics You Must Read Before You Die (Gyldendal (Denmark Publisher))
- 83rd on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 84th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- 91st on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- ZEIT-Bibliothek der 100 Bücher (Die Zeit)
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