Stifter, Adalbert
Motley Stones
- ISBN 13:
- 9781681375205
- author:
- Stifter, Adalbert
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The New York Review of Books, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 20.1 x 12.7 x 2 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Adalbert Stifter's Motley Stones is a profound and haunting novella cycle that explores the human condition through its exploration of nature. In six thematically linked stories, Stifter reveals the darker currents beneath the idyllic surface of life, where characters are driven by enigmatic torments and struggle to find meaning in their experiences. Through his masterful storytelling, Stifter sheds light on the intricate relationships between humans and their environments, often with devastating consequences. With a keen eye for detail, he observes the natural world and its inhabitants, imbuing them with a sense of agency that is both captivating and unsettling. This complete English translation of Motley Stones respects the original's bracing strangeness, offering a nuanced and powerful portrayal of human drama and the search for meaning in a complex world.
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