Description
In this profound novel, a nervous clerk named Korim discovers an ancient manuscript detailing the epic journey of soldiers returning from a devastating war. Driven by a desperate need to preserve this work and escape his own despair, Korim embarks on a perilous journey to New York City. As he navigates the vibrant and often brutal streets of the metropolis, he encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, all while grappling with his own mortality and the manuscript's enduring power. Krasznahorkai's singular, hypnotic prose, masterfully translated, immerses the reader in a world where profound beauty and stark reality collide.
Available Editions
paperback
Profile Books
Published May 12, 2016
360 pages
ISBN: 9781782832393
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Details
First Published
1999
Language
eng
Translation
From: hun
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for War and War by Laszlo Krasznahorkai.