The Melancholy of Resistance by László Krasznahorkai
"The Melancholy of Resistance" is a surreal and philosophical novel set in a small Hungarian town that becomes isolated by a massive snowstorm. The arrival of a mysterious circus, featuring a stuffed whale and a silent, enigmatic leader, brings with it a wave of change and unrest. The narrative explores themes of chaos, resistance, and the struggle for power through the perspectives of various townsfolk, including a reclusive music theorist and a former political dissident. The novel is known for its complex, long-winded sentences and its bleak yet profound examination of human nature and society.
The 3350th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1989
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 450
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Hungarian
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