A Whole Life A Novel
A Whole Life A Novel by Robert Seethaler, published by Picador on September 12, 2017, is a translation that spans 160 pages. This work presents the life of Andreas Egger, who intimately knows the paths and peaks of his mountain valley, which serves as both his sustenance and home. Set in the mid-twentieth century, the narrative explores themes of solitude, the impact of modernity, and the profound moments that shape human existence.
Readers will find a poignant depiction of man’s relationship with nature and the evolving landscape around him. The story unfolds with beauty and tenderness, inviting reflection on the significance of both the grand and subtle experiences in life. With its focus on literary elements and world literature, this edition offers a thoughtful exploration of personal and environmental connections within the context of Austrian life.
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International Bestseller
Winner of the Helen and Kurt Wolff Translator’s Prize
Shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award
Longlisted for American Literary Translators Association’s Translation Prize in Prose
Andreas Egger knows every path and peak of his mountain valley, the source of his sustenance, his livelihood—his home.
Set in the mid-twentieth century and told with beauty and tenderness, Robert Seethaler’s Whole Life is a story of man’s relationship with an ancient landscape, of the value of solitude, of the arrival of the modern world, and above all, of the moments, great and small, that make us who we are.
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