Description
A retired classics professor in Berlin finds his quiet life disrupted when he encounters a group of African refugees staging a hunger strike. Drawn into their plight, he begins to interview them, embarking on a journey of compassion and self-discovery that challenges his understanding of humanity and belonging. This novel offers a poignant and critical examination of the European refugee crisis, exploring themes of displacement, identity, and the unexpected connections that can form across cultural divides. Through the eyes of its protagonist, the story confronts the complexities of Western policy and the deeply personal impact of global events.
Available Editions
paperback
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Published Jan 1, 2017
320 pages
ISBN: 9780811225953
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Details
First Published
2015
Language
deu
Translation
From: deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Go, Went, Gone by Jenny Erpenbeck.