Description
In the twilight of East Berlin, a passionate and transgressive affair ignites between a nineteen-year-old student and a charismatic, older married writer. As the GDR crumbles and the world shifts, their intense connection becomes a microcosm of a society in flux, exploring the intricate dance between personal desire and historical upheaval. Erpenbeck masterfully navigates the complexities of time, memory, and the enduring impact of past choices, weaving a narrative that is both intimate and sweeping. Through spare, evocative prose, the novel probes the nature of continuity, obsession, and the indelible marks left by love and loss.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published Jan 1, 2023
336 pages
ISBN: 9780811229357
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Details
First Published
2021
Language
deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck.