Description
This fragmented yet cohesive novel delves into the profound sorrow and melancholic history of the Balkans, framed by the ancient myth of the Minotaur. The narrator, Georgi, navigates the labyrinthine memories of others, including his grandfather, exploring themes of abandonment, isolation, and misunderstanding. Through a unique process called 'Embedding,' he relives formative experiences, blurring the lines between past and present, and examining the 'weight' of sorrow in both personal lives and collective history. Gospodinov's elegant prose, masterfully translated, creates a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to inhabit a place, and a history, steeped in sadness.
Available Editions
paperback
Liveright Publishing Corporation
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9781324094890
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Details
First Published
2015
Language
eng
Translation
From: bul
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Physics of Sorrow by Georgi Gospodinov.