Latecomers
Latecomers by Anita Brookner, published by National Geographic Books on May 25, 2010, is a literary work that explores the lives of two men, Hartmann and Fibich, who arrived in England as orphans on the kindertransport. As they navigate adulthood, their shared experiences as survivors of war shape their relationship and their business. The narrative delves into Hartmann’s struggle to confront his past and Fibich’s overwhelming memories, highlighting the complexities of their bond.
Readers will find a poignant examination of identity and memory as Hartmann and Fibich attempt to forge a future while grappling with their histories. The book addresses themes of coming of age and the psychological realities faced by individuals shaped by trauma. With 256 pages, this edition presents a thoughtful exploration of the characters’ intertwined lives, inviting reflection on the impact of the past on personal growth and relationships.
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‘No man is free of his own history’
Hartmann and Fibich came to England on the kindertransport. As orphans of the war they were strangers in a strange land. Together, they survived. And in adulthood they have been unable to separate, sharing a successful business.
Yet Hartmann’s carefully polished manners conceal the past he refuses to think about. While Fibich, a mass of fears and neuroses, can do nothing but remember. Together these two men seek to build a future from the shaky foundations of their own pasts . . .
‘Like Virginia Woolf, Brookner’s aim is not to draw characters in the round, but to reveal psychological reality in the deep’ The Times
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