Mars by Fritz Zorn
"Mars" is a poignant autobiographical account of a young man's life and his battle with terminal cancer. The narrative delves into the author's affluent yet emotionally barren upbringing in a Swiss suburb, which he refers to as "Mars," symbolizing its cold and alienating environment. The book is a critique of his repressive bourgeois society, which he believes contributed to his psychological and physical illness. Through introspective and often angry prose, the author explores themes of alienation, the search for identity, and the impact of societal norms on individual well-being. His struggle is not only against the disease but also against the cultural and familial constraints that stifled his emotional development.
The 3147th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- Swiss
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- German
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This book is on the following lists:
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)