Herzog, Werner

The Twilight World: Discover the first novel from the iconic filmmaker Werner Herzog

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ISBN 13:: 9781529116243
author:: Herzog, Werner
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 144
Dimensions:: 19.7 x 13 x 1 centimetres (0.20
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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The Twilight World by Werner Herzog tells the haunting true story of Lieutenant Hiroo Onoda's 29-year campaign to defend Lubang Island in the Philippines after Japan's defeat in WWII. Given orders to hold the island until the Imperial army's return, Onoda embarked on a surreal and tragic struggle that blurred the lines between reality and fiction.

As weeks turned into months, months into years, and years into decades, time itself seemed to melt away for Onoda. He fought alone, using guerrilla tactics, and continued to wage his fictitious war until the very end. This mesmerizing novel explores the nature of time and warfare with great mastery.

Herzog's brilliant blend of fact and fiction creates a fever dream of a narrative that is both enthralling and thought-provoking. A literary jewel set against the backdrop of Herzog's monumental career in cinema, The Twilight World is a gripping and unforgettable read.

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