Jiri Karasek , Sascha Schneider (Illustrator), Kirsten Lodge (Translator)

A Gothic Soul

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ISBN 13:
9788086264462
author:
Jiri Karasek , Sascha Schneider (Illustrator), Kirsten Lodge (Translator)
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Twisted Spoon Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
141
Dimensions:
13.5 x 1.5 x 19 cm
Genre:
Fiction, Classics, , Jiri Karasek, Sascha Schn
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£14.02

Description

A Gothic Soul by Jiří Karásek ze Lvovic is a novella that explores the complexities of human existence through the lens of Czech Decadent prose. Set against the backdrop of Prague, a city in decline, the story follows a protagonist who navigates a dreamworld of visions and hallucinations as he grapples with questions of faith, identity, and social alienation. The novella delves into themes of religious fervor, loss of faith, and the search for meaning in a world that seems to have lost its way. As the protagonist walks the city, he is haunted by a history of madness in his family and struggles to find solace in a society that seems determined to erase its soul. With a unique blend of darkness and introspection, Karásek eschews sentimentalism for a more nuanced exploration of human experience. This work is significant not only for Czech literature but also for European Decadence, offering a profound and thought-provoking portrayal of the human condition.

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