Hukkila, Kari
One Thousand & One
- ISBN 13:
- 9781940625621
- author:
- Hukkila, Kari
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Contra Mundum Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
One Thousand & One is a philosophical novel that explores humanity's ability to respond to catastrophes. Kari Hukkila's work weaves together micro-histories, digressions, and a diverse cast of characters, including philosophers and refugees.
The story begins with a sudden event - the falling of a birch tree on a cabin near the Russian border in eastern Finland - which sets the narrator on a path to Rome. There, he reunites with his lifelong friend, and Hukkila's prose takes on a musical, meandering quality that is both savage and luminous.
This first novel in a projected series of five explores the idea that survival can be achieved through continued thought activity, even in the face of an inhumane world. In David Hackston's translation, Hukkila's prose shines with humor and wit, making this a compelling read for those interested in philosophical fiction.
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