Tyll by Daniel Kehlmann
The novel is a reimagining of the legendary figure Tyll Ulenspiegel, set against the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War in 17th-century Europe. It follows Tyll, a cunning and enigmatic jester, as he navigates a world filled with chaos, violence, and superstition. Through his eyes, the reader encounters a diverse cast of historical and fictional characters, each grappling with the tumultuous realities of their time. The narrative weaves together themes of survival, power, and the enduring human spirit, all while exploring the blurred lines between reality and illusion in a war-torn landscape.
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- Published
- 2017
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- German
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(3.8)
- Alternate Titles
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- Tijl
- Tyll. O Rei, O Cozinheiro E O Bobo
- Tyll: A Novel
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 48th on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- 75th on Honorable Mention - The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century (25-250) (Télérama)
- 106th on The Greatest Books of 2023 - Honorable Mention (The Greatest Books)