About the book
‘A profoundly affirming book about the potential for literature . . . One of the few essential writers of this generation’ The Scotsman
From acclaimed critic, novelist and academic W. G. Sebald, author of Austerlitz and The Rings of Saturn, a collection of essay on the Austrian writers who inspired him
Appearing for the first time in English, Silent Catastrophes brings together W. G. Sebald’s essays on the Austrian writers who meant so much to him.
The evolution of Austria from vast empire to diminutive Alpine republic, followed by its annexation by Nazi Germany, had a profound traumatic impact on the literary output of the nation. Essays on the writings of Kafka, Handke, Bernhard and more, explore the concepts of ‘home/land’, ‘borderland’ and ‘exile’ with deep compassion and insight.
A revelation to Sebald’s English-language readers, Silent Catastrophes traces many of the themes which animate Sebald’s own work and illuminates how melancholy – the contemplation of disaster in progress – is itself a form of resistance.
‘One of Europe’s most mysterious and best-loved literary imaginations’ Evening Standard
Editions of Silent Catastrophes
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780241144190
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780141037028
- EBook
- ISBN 9780241965726
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‘A profoundly affirming book about the potential for literature . . . One of the few essential writers of this generation’ The Scotsman
From acclaimed critic, novelist and academic W. G. Sebald, author of Austerlitz and The Rings of Saturn, a collection of essay on the Austrian writers who inspired him
Appearing for the first time in English, Silent Catastrophes brings together W. G. Sebald’s essays on the Austrian writers who meant so much to him.
The evolution of Austria from vast empire to diminutive Alpine republic, followed by its annexation by Nazi Germany, had a profound traumatic impact on the literary output of the nation. Essays on the writings of Kafka, Handke, Bernhard and more, explore the concepts of ‘home/land’, ‘borderland’ and ‘exile’ with deep compassion and insight.
A revelation to Sebald’s English-language readers, Silent Catastrophes traces many of the themes which animate Sebald’s own work and illuminates how melancholy – the contemplation of disaster in progress – is itself a form of resistance.
‘One of Europe’s most mysterious and best-loved literary imaginations’ Evening Standard
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silent Catastrophes about?
‘A profoundly affirming book about the potential for literature . . . One of the few essential writers of this generation’ The Scotsman
From acclaimed critic, novelist and academic W. G. Sebald, author of Austerlitz and The Rings of Saturn, a collection of essay on the Austrian writers who inspired him
Appearing for the first time in English, Silent Catastrophes brings together W. G. Sebald’s essays on the Austrian writers who meant so much to him.
The evolution of Austria from vast empire to diminutive Alpine republic, followed by its annexation by Nazi Germany, had a profound traumatic impact on the literary output of the nation. Essays on the writings of Kafka, Handke, Bernhard and more, explore the concepts of ‘home/land’, ‘borderland’ and ‘exile’ with deep compassion and insight.
A revelation to Sebald’s English-language readers, Silent Catastrophes traces many of the themes which animate Sebald’s own work and illuminates how melancholy – the contemplation of disaster in progress – is itself a form of resistance.
‘One of Europe’s most mysterious and best-loved literary imaginations’ Evening Standard
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Silent Catastrophes?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Essays
Where can I read a sample of Silent Catastrophes?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241144190
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Silent Catastrophes?
W. G. Sebald
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Silent Catastrophes is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780241144190) and paperback(ISBN 9780141037028) and ebook(ISBN 9780241965726)
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