The Egghead Republic by Arno Schmidt
A Novel in Dialogues
The book is a satirical science fiction novella that takes readers on a journey through a post-apocalyptic world. Set in a future where a catastrophic event has fragmented society, the story follows a journalist as he travels to an artificial island known as the Egghead Republic, a haven for intellectuals and scientists. This enclave is dedicated to preserving knowledge and culture amidst the chaos of the outside world. The narrative is characterized by its linguistic inventiveness and complex wordplay, as it explores themes of isolation, the role of intellectuals in society, and the nature of human civilization through the lens of a dystopian future.
The 2064th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1957
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 164
- Original Language
- German
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- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)