The Encyclopedia of the Dead
The Encyclopedia of the Dead by Danilo Kiš is a reprint edition published by Penguin Books in 1991, featuring 199 pages in English. This collection presents a series of stories that explore human relationships, encounters, and the intricate details that shape a human life. The narratives delve into themes of existence and mortality, offering a unique perspective on the human experience.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of literary short stories that reflect on the complexities of life and the shadows that accompany it. The book captures a variety of landscapes and interactions, inviting contemplation on the nature of reality and memory. As part of the European Classics series, this edition provides an accessible entry point into Kiš’s thought-provoking work, making it a noteworthy addition to the literary canon.
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Continuing the European Classics series, here is the first paperback edition of “. . . one of the finest fantastic collections since Borge’s FICCIONES” (THE NATION). In these stories Danilo Kis depicts human relationships, encounters, landscapes–the multitude of details that make up a human life. “Remarkable . . . . A shadow of death darkens this book, but it is a beautiful shadow and a luminescent darkness”.–THE NEW REPUBLIC. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
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