Kivirahk, Andrus
The Man Who Spoke Snakish
- ISBN 13:
- 9781611855272
- author:
- Kivirahk, Andrus
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Man Who Spoke Snakish by Andrus Kivirahk is a moving and satirical allegory about a boy and a nation on the brink of dramatic change. As outsiders arrive with an intriguing new religion, the forest begins to empty, and those who refuse to adapt are left behind. In this fiercely imaginative novel, the author explores themes of tradition, identity, and the impact of external forces on a way of life. With bare-bottomed primates, promiscuous bears, and a single giant louse, the last forest-dwelling humans cling to their ancient traditions in shacks, keeping wolves and speaking to snakes. Told with prose that is both moving and satirical, this novel offers a unique perspective on the human condition, one that challenges readers to consider the consequences of change and the importance of preserving our cultural heritage.
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