Runaway Horse by Martin Walser
The novel explores the complexities of friendship and the passage of time through the story of two couples who reunite during a summer vacation by Lake Constance. As they navigate their relationships, the protagonist, Helmut Halm, is confronted with feelings of inadequacy and existential dread, particularly when faced with the exuberant and seemingly successful Klaus Buch, an old friend. The narrative delves into themes of middle-age crisis, the search for meaning, and the tension between appearance and reality, all set against the backdrop of a seemingly idyllic holiday setting.
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- Published
- 1978
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- German
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- 100 German Must-Reads (Deutsche Welle)
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