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David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas
Six life paths that can never intersectAmerican lawyer explores Oceania around 1850British composer flees to Belgium in 1931 to escape creditorsKorean clone accused of a crime in the futureStories are intertwinedCatapults the reader through spaces, times, genres, and narrative stylesLight and captivating like an adventure novel

Hermann Broch, Annotated Collected Works. Novels and Stories: The Sleepwalkers
Novel trilogy "The Sleepwalkers" by BrochWritten between 1928 and 1932Depicts and analyzes the era of Wilhelm II (1888-1918)Realistic portrayal and subtle psychological depictionUse of extended naturalismTraces rational and irrational levels of psychological experienceExemplary representation through representatives of the societal classes of WilhelminismAttempt to interpret the decay of values through symbols

Rainer M. Rilke, The Poems
Complete lyrical works of Rainer Maria Rilke in one volumeIncludes poems from Rilke's mature period and youth poemsSupplemented by a detailed chronology of Rilke's life and workBegins with the earliest known poem by eight-year-old RenéEnds with the last poem written on his deathbedBeloved and popular across generations
£22.84

Daniel Kehlmann, The Measurement of the World
Alexander von Humboldt explores jungle, steppe, and the OrinocoCarl Friedrich Gauß proves that space curvesMeeting of the two geniuses in 1828 in BerlinDescription of their desires, weaknesses, and achievementsA philosophical adventure novel full of humor and imaginationSatire of German classicism and portrait of 19th-century bourgeoisieEntertaining, profound, and intelligently written

Eliot Pattison, The Strange Tibetan
Crime novel set in Tibet featuring a former police officer as the main characterBody found with severed headShan must find the murderer before an American delegation visits the countryShan discovers hidden monasteries and caves where Tibetans organize their resistanceBook awarded the "Edgar Allan Poe Award" for Best Crime Novel of the YearTakes the reader into a foreign culture and a different timeAuthor Eliot Pattison delivers brilliant work in portraying the plot

Manfred Kyber, The Three Lights of Little Veronika. Novel of a Child's Soul in This and That World
New edition of the spiritual cult classicNovel of a child's soul in various worldsPoetic revelation of the lost paradiseNarrates the birth into a new lifeMain character: little VeronikaSpiritually fantastic fairy tale for adultsAuthor: Manfred Kyber

Victor Hugo, Les Miserables. The Wretched.
Novel about 19th-century FrancePlot about Jean Valjean, who was convicted of theftHospitable bishop helps him and he starts a new lifeFounds a glass factory and supports poor peoplePolice inspector Javert pursues himLiterary crime, adventure, and period novelFilmed starring Gerard Depardieu
£16.35

Robert Musil, The Confusions of the Young Törleß
Subtle coming-of-age study by MusilExperiences as a cadet in a military boarding schoolSharp-sighted interpretation of adolescent developmentVisionary outline of the coming dictatorshipConfusions of the pupil TörleßBoldness of Musil's psychologyCrystal-clear depiction of the individual's violation by the system
£14.20

Franz Kafka, Stories and Other Selected Prose
Collection of stories by Franz KafkaTitle based on the description by Friedhelm KempShort prose arranged by date of creationIncludes detectors for exploring the hiddenNo editorial interventions in the textsContains pieces, fragments, and stories by Kafka
£16.21

Jonathan Franzen, The Corrections
Enid Lambert wants to enjoy her lifeHer husband Alfred suffers from Parkinson'sThe three children have left the parental homeGary is going through a marriage crisisChip is a literature professor and gets into troubleDenise is a successful chef but unhappy in loveEnid wants to gather the family for one last Christmas celebration
£17.49

Thomas Mann, Buddenbrooks. Special edition. Decline of a family
Thomas Mann, one of the most important writers of the 20th centuryNovel "Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family"Tells the story of his family in LübeckIncludes relatives, dignitaries, and prominent personalitiesFocus on the life of Thomas BuddenbrooksNovel still retains charm and relevance today

Markus Heitz, The Dwarves (Fantasy) (Fantasy)
Shows that even dwarves can achieve great thingsAuthor: Markus HeitzBestseller about the fiercest enemies of the orcsTells the truth about the life, mindset, and battles of the dwarvesExciting story full of action and adventureUnique career of the author with the series "The Dwarves"

Iny Lorentz, The Tatar Woman
Historical novel set in Russia in 1707Young Tartarin Shirin is handed over to the Russians as a hostageDisguised as a man and under a false nameShirin must hide her true identityEmerging feelings for a young Russian from the enemy campNuanced story full of dramaBy a master of the historical novel

Christoph Ransmayr, The Last World. With an Ovidian Repertoire. (Fiction, Poetry & Drama)
Fantastic game about the search for the lost Roman poet OvidNovel was critically acclaimed and is a bestsellerPlot set in locations in Rome and on the Black SeaFollows the trail of the Roman poet OvidTells the adventurous journey of a Roman friend of OvidDelves deeper and deeper into a mysterious world of images, figures, and wonderful events

Theodor Fontane, Confusions, Entanglements. Text and Commentary
Book from the Suhrkamp BasisBibliothekContains the full text and commentaryLiterary masterwork for school and universityTexts from various publishersCommentaries are written in an accessible styleSuitable for all eras and genresIdeal as a working text

Peter Handke, Poems
"Life Without Poetry: Poems" by Peter HandkeIncludes poems from various works of the authorLong poems like "Life Without Poetry" and "Blue Poem"Haikus from the notebooks, e.g. "Yesterday on the Road"First published in 1969 as a 'Reader' with prose, poems, and playsAuthor explored new textual forms for poetryPeter Handke remained faithful to the poem even after other works

Rebecca Gable, The Smile of Fortuna
Historical novel from the Waringham SagaSetting: England in the year 1360Protagonist: Robin, son of an alleged traitorRobin works as a stable hand on the former family estateHostility between Robin and Mortimer, the new Earl's sonRobin experiences campaigns, uprisings, and political triumphs alongside the Duke of LancasterEncounters with dangerous and beautiful womenExciting plot with detailed research and vivid depiction of the era
£22.44

Friedrich Dürrenmatt, The Visit of the Old Lady. A Tragic Comedy. Revised Edition 1980.
Claire Zachanassian returns to Güllen as a billionaireShe offers the people of Güllen one billion for the death of Alfred IllThe citizens initially reject the offer indignantlyA tragic comedy about revenge and human vicesRevised version from 1980Plot set in the small town of GüllenThemes: corruption, temptation, and greed
£5.38

Tommy Jaud, Complete Idiot
Novel by Anke EngelkeMain character: Simon Peters, 29 years oldSimon works as a T-Punkt sales associateSimon falls in love with Marcia P. GarciaFunny and embarrassing situations in Simon's everyday lifePossible wedding in the CaribbeanSimon has to overcome himself to approach Marcia

Doris Lessing, The Magic Is Not for Sale. African Stories
African Stories by Doris LessingContains stories about the coexistence of Black and White peopleTold by Teddy, George Chester, and Major CarruthersTeddy is helped by Gideon, the Black cookGeorge Chester becomes wealthy thanks to his servant SmokeMajor Carruthers has a good heart but no luck with his farmReports on the fragile self-confidence of a class after colonialism
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