Description
This novel chronicles the quiet, profound life of Andreas Egger, a man shaped by the rugged beauty and harsh realities of the Austrian Alps throughout the tumultuous twentieth century. From a brutal childhood that leaves him with a permanent limp to a life of solitary labor and unexpected encounters, Egger's journey is a testament to resilience and the enduring human spirit. Seethaler's spare, elegant prose, masterfully translated, captures the essence of a life lived simply yet deeply, exploring themes of isolation, connection, and the passage of time. It is a powerful, contemplative portrait of one man's existence against the backdrop of a changing world.
Available Editions
paperback
Pan Macmillan
Published Jul 16, 2015
161 pages
ISBN: 9781447283911
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Details
First Published
2014
Language
eng
Translation
From: deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Whole Life by Robert Seethaler.