Auto Da Fé by Elias Canetti
"Auto Da Fé" is a story about Peter Kien, a renowned sinologist who is obsessed with his library of books. His life takes a turn when he marries his illiterate housekeeper, Therese, who is only interested in his wealth. After a series of mishaps, Kien is tricked out of his home and ends up living on the streets. The novel explores themes of obsession, intellectualism, and the destructive power of the mind.
The 892nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1935
- Nationality
- Bulgarian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 460-600
- Words
- 160,000
- Original Language
- German
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This book is on the following lists:
- 45th on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)