The Melancholy of Resistance
Description
In a desolate Hungarian town blanketed by winter, the arrival of a mysterious circus—promising the spectacle of the world's largest stuffed whale—unleashes a torrent of unsettling events and bizarre rumors. As fear grips the inhabitants, they desperately seek solace in order, whether through music, cosmology, or even the allure of fascism. Amidst this unfolding chaos, a cast of unforgettable characters navigates the encroaching darkness, from the manipulative Mrs. Eszter to the gentle, cloud-gazing Valuska, the novel's fragile heart.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published Jan 1, 2002
328 pages
ISBN: 9780811220101
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Details
First Published
1989
Language
hun
Translation
From: hun
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Melancholy of Resistance by László Krasznahorkai.