Dagerman, Stig/ Miercruz,
A Burnt Child
- ISBN 13:
- 9780816677993
- author:
- Dagerman, Stig/ Miercruz,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Minnesota Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.34 x 13.72 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
A Burnt Child: A Novel by Stig Dagerman. Published in 2013 by University of Minnesota Press. In this powerful and poignant novel, Stig Dagerman explores the complexities of human emotion through the story of Bengt, a young man struggling to cope with the loss of his mother. As he navigates his grief, Bengt's world is turned upside down when he discovers that his father had a mistress. This revelation sets him on a path of revenge and turmoil, forcing him to confront the darker aspects of human nature. Written in a taut and beautifully naturalistic tone, Dagerman masterfully illuminates the rich atmospheres of Bengt's life, from the moody streets of Stockholm to the remote islands of Sweden. A Burnt Child is a deeply personal and thought-provoking work that remains one of Dagerman's most widely read novels. With its nuanced exploration of morality, virtue, and fidelity, this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in literary fiction.
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