Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck
"Visitation" is a novel that explores the history of a house located by a lake in Brandenburg, Germany, and the various inhabitants it has seen over the centuries. The narrative spans from the early 20th century to the post-war period, encompassing the tumultuous events of the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, and the German Democratic Republic. Each chapter is dedicated to a different resident's story, including a Jewish family, an architect, a young girl, and a Soviet officer, among others, creating a tapestry of human experiences and emotions shaped by the historical and political upheavals of the time.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-300
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
- - Heimsuchung
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 90th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 100 German Must-Reads (Deutsche Welle)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- What the New York Times Missed: 71 More of the Best Books of the 21st Century (Lit Hub)