Zettels Traum by Arno Schmidt

Eine kolportage

Set in the 1960s, this sprawling narrative delves into the complexities of language, literature, and human consciousness through the lens of a translator working on Edgar Allan Poe's works. The story unfolds in a stream-of-consciousness style, blending dream sequences, dialogues, and literary analysis, as characters navigate the labyrinthine connections between reality and fiction. The novel challenges traditional narrative structures, offering a rich tapestry of intertextual references and philosophical musings that explore the boundaries of storytelling and the nature of human thought.

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Published
1970
Nationality
German
Length
Very Long
Pages
1334
Original Language
German
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