Explores Renaissance art, the German Reformation, and the printing process for a rich historical tapestry
Features dense wordplay and literary allusions to create a layered reading experience
Structured as a self-narrative in isolation, inviting readers to engage deeply with the text
Award-winning translation by Max Lawton, capturing the original's complexity and nuance
Over 1000 pages, demanding yet rewarding for readers prepared for a marathon literary journey
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By Michael Lentz Translated by Max Lawton Edited by Matthias Friedrich Winner of the Helen & Kurt Wolff Translation Prize
An intricate, metaphysical, ambitious “psychogeography of the self” that both disrupts and elevates the 21st century vision of the novel. Publication Date: September 9th, 2025 Paperback ISBN: 9781646053827 eBook ISBN:
Author
Michael Lentz
Translator
Max Lawton
Editor
Matthias Friedrich
Format
Paperback
Page Count
1001
Publication Date
September 9, 2025
Ebook ISBN
9781646053940
Language
English
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4.7
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An amazing, unique work of art. I'm so excited to keep delving into this intoxicating story.
Aaron · September 25, 2025
Remarkable book! Extremely happy it was translated and published!
