Jerzy Kosinski
Jerzy Kosiński was a Polish-American novelist and two-time President of the American Chapter of P.E.N., who is known for his novels such as 'The Painted Bird' and 'Being There'. His works often explore themes of identity, trauma, and survival.
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.
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1. The Painted Bird
"The Painted Bird" is a dark and harrowing novel set in Eastern Europe during World War II. The story follows a young, unnamed boy of unknown ethnicity who is sent by his parents to live in a remote village for safety. However, he is instead subjected to brutal violence, abuse, and superstition by the superstitious peasants. The book explores themes of survival, human cruelty, and the loss of innocence in the face of war and hatred.
The 1778th Greatest Book of All Time -
2. Steps
"Steps" is a series of loosely connected, episodic short stories that portray the life of a man who, as a child, survived World War II in Eastern Europe, and who later immigrates to the United States. The narrative is filled with scenes of violence, sexual perversion, and alienation, reflecting the protagonist's experiences in a world marked by chaos, brutality, and moral ambiguity. The protagonist's perspective shifts throughout the book, offering a complex, fragmented, and often disturbing view of human nature and society.
The 9594th Greatest Book of All Time
