The Man Without Qualities, Vol. 1
The Man Without Qualities, Vol. 1 by Robert Musil is a significant work published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on December 9, 1996. This first edition spans 752 pages and is presented in English. Set in Vienna on the eve of World War I, the novel explores the life of Ulrich, an ex-soldier and scientist, as he becomes embroiled in the elaborate plans for the 70th jubilee of Emperor Franz Josef.
Readers will find that this edition offers a complete translation of Musil’s text, including previously unpublished material. The narrative delves into themes of skepticism and seduction, reflecting the complexities of life during a pivotal historical moment. With its rich exploration of ideas and character development, this volume stands as a notable entry in the realms of fiction and literary classics.
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Set in Vienna on the eve of World War I, this great novel of ideas tells the story of Ulrich, ex-soldier and scientist, seducer and skeptic, who finds himself drafted into the grandiose plans for the 70th jubilee of the Emperor Franz Josef. This new translation–published in two elegant volumes–is the first to present Musil’s complete text, including material that remained unpublished during his lifetime.
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