Scenes From The Life Of A Faun by Arno Schmidt
"Scenes from the Life of a Faun" is a complex and experimental novel that delves into the psyche of a German civil servant living in the aftermath of World War II. The protagonist, burdened by the guilt and trauma of the war, retreats into a fantasy world where he imagines himself as a mythological faun. Through a fragmented narrative structure and a dense web of literary and historical references, the book explores themes of memory, responsibility, and the struggle to find meaning in a shattered world. The protagonist's internal journey is a reflection on the moral ambiguities of his time, as he grapples with his complicity in the horrors of the past while seeking redemption in his personal mythology.
The 1856th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1953
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- German
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This book is on the following lists:
- 404th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)