The Rings of Saturn by W. G. Sebald
"The Rings of Saturn" is a richly detailed travelogue that follows the narrator's journey along the coast of Suffolk, England. The narrative weaves together history, literature, and personal anecdotes, exploring topics as diverse as the decline of the herring industry, the horrors of colonialism in the Congo, and the life of philosopher Sir Thomas Browne. The book is characterized by its melancholic tone, its digressive style, and its meditative reflections on memory, time, and decay.
The 1206th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 72,000
- Original Language
- German
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This book is on the following lists:
- 86th on 100 Best Novels, in Translation, Since 1900 (CounterPunch)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- The Best Travel Books of All Time, According to Authors (Condé Nast)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)