Austerlitz by W. G. Sebald
The novel follows the story of Jacques Austerlitz, an architectural historian who was brought to England on a Kindertransport from Czechoslovakia during World War II. As an adult, Jacques embarks on a journey to uncover his past, including his original identity, his parent's fate, and his own lost history. The narrative is a haunting exploration of memory, identity, and the lasting impact of the Holocaust.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
- - Άουστερλιτς
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