Szentkuthy, Miklós

Chapter On Love

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ISBN 13:
9781940625409
author:
Szentkuthy, Miklós
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Contra Mundum Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
406
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£19.68

Description

Chapter on Love by Miklós Szentkuthy is a complex and provocative work that explores the nature of love through the perspectives of an unlikely group of characters. Written in the 1930s, this novel exemplifies Szentkuthy's unique style, which blends philosophical inquiry with experimental writing techniques. The book brings together characters from different walks of life, each with their own distinct voice and approach to understanding love. As they navigate the pages, they engage in passionate debates about topics such as Empedocles, ethics, and aesthetics, all while facing the threat of catastrophic change. Through their discussions, Szentkuthy examines the ways in which love intersects with human experience, the natural world, and even the concept of horror vacui. This novel stands out for its innovative approach to storytelling, which blends elements of historical fiction with philosophical inquiry. Its deliberately vague setting allows for a sense of anachronism, making it feel both rooted in history and yet timeless in its exploration of universal themes.

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