Jaeggy, Fleur

The Water Statues

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ISBN 13:: 9780811229753
author:: Jaeggy, Fleur
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: New Directions Publishing Corporation
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 18 x 15.2 x 0.8 centimeters (0.6
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:: New
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The Water Statues by Fleur Jaeggy A haunting and intricate novel, The Water Statues explores the complexities of loneliness and the emotional poverty of wealth. Structured as a play, the book delves into the lives of a group of deracinated souls, loosely connected by their relationships with a reclusive man and his villa. In this austere yet voluptuous style, Jaeggy crafts a vivid picture of the swampiness of family life, where memories linger in uncertain light. Dedicated to Ingeborg Bachmann, The Water Statues is a unique and thought-provoking work that delivers a powerful indelible picture of human connection. With its unique blend of drama and introspection, this early novel by Fleur Jaeggy is a compelling read for those interested in literary fiction and the complexities of human relationships.

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