Description
In this profound exploration of memory and extinction, Judith Schalansky meticulously reconstructs the existence of twelve lost treasures, from a vanished tiger species to a forgotten Greek poem. Each object, though gone from the world, is brought vividly back to life through Schalansky's masterful prose and deep archival research. The book delves into the nature of loss itself, questioning how we remember what is no longer tangible and why these vanished remnants continue to resonate. Through these poignant elegies, Schalansky invites readers to contemplate the vastness of what has disappeared and our enduring connection to it.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published Jan 1, 2020
224 pages
ISBN: 9780811229647
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Details
First Published
2021
Language
deu
Translation
From: deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for An Inventory of Losses by Judith Schalansky.