Krasznahorkai, Laszlo

The Melanchology of Resistance

(No reviews yet) Write a Review

ISBN 13:: 9780811215046
author:: Krasznahorkai, Laszlo
format:: Paperback
publisher:: New Directions
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 19.81 x 13.77 x 2.13 centimetres
Genre:: Modern fiction
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 7 working days

£13.60

Current Stock: 5

Quantity:

Description

Description

The Melancholy of Resistance by László Krasznahorkai is a powerful and surreal novel that explores the chaotic events surrounding the arrival of a circus in a small Hungarian town. A mysterious and sinister presence descends upon the town, sparking rumors and fears among its citizens. As the story unfolds, the lines between reality and fantasy become increasingly blurred, and the characters' motivations and desires are revealed in all their complexity. At the heart of the novel is a cast of unforgettable characters, each with their own unique struggles and contradictions. The novel's intense and compact narrative is both a slow-burning fire and a vast, dark river, drawing the reader in with its sheer power and intensity. Despite its dark and unsettling subject matter, The Melancholy of Resistance is a deeply human and thought-provoking work, one that will leave readers with a lasting impression long after they finish reading.

View AllClose