Seghers, Anna/ Dembo,
Transit
- ISBN 13:
- 9781590176252
- author:
- Seghers, Anna/ Dembo,
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- NYRB Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 280
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.52 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Transit, a masterpiece of existential fiction, explores the complexities of human experience through the story of a young German narrator who has escaped from a Nazi concentration camp. After a series of events, he finds himself in Marseille, where he assumes the identity of a refugee named Seidler.
In this multilayered novel, Seghers weaves together the stories of various refugees, creating a rich tapestry of human connection and struggle. As the narrator navigates his new life, he becomes increasingly obsessed with uncovering the truth about a mysterious manuscript that has brought him out of his "deathly boredom".
Through its exploration of identity, community, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world, Transit offers a powerful portrayal of the human condition. With extraordinary compassion and insight, Seghers sheds light on the plight of the exile and the enduring power of storytelling.
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