Inventario Di Alcune Cose Perdute by Judith Schalansky
Un Atlante delle Cose Perdute
This captivating work delves into the poignant theme of loss, exploring a collection of vanished entities, from extinct animals and forgotten islands to lost artworks and demolished architectural marvels. Through a series of essays, each dedicated to a different lost object or concept, the narrative weaves together history, memory, and imagination, offering a reflective meditation on the transient nature of existence. The book invites readers to ponder the significance of what has been lost and the stories that remain, creating a tapestry of nostalgia and wonder that resonates with the universal human experience of impermanence.
The 17010th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- An Inventory of Losses
- Verzeichnis einiger Verluste
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- Warwick Prize for Women in Translation (University of Warwick)