Felix Timmermans Books

The narrative weaves together chilling tales of fear and obsession, exploring the thin line between life and death. A boy grapples with his mother's illness, while a scholar faces eerie disturbances threatening his marriage. Amid a plague, a gravedigger's fixation on his own mortality deepens, and a man in a monastery feels pursued by Death. Lastly, a failed suicide pact leads to haunting repercussions as a man confronts the vengeful spirit of his lover. Each story delves into the psychological and supernatural, revealing the characters' darkest fears.

The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a farmer who reflects on his deep connection to the land, his faith, and the acceptance of life's inevitable trials. Timmermans' evocative language captures the essence of nature and rural life, employing vivid metaphors that evoke laughter and contemplation. Set against the backdrop of a bygone Flanders, the novel offers a soothing antidote to modern life's chaos, inviting readers to savor each moment as they journey through this heartfelt tale.

In bunten Bildern werden die Freuden und Genüsse eines reichen Bauern beschrieben, der das Leben mit Weisheit und Freude in seiner Einfachheit genießt. Themen wie Natur, Ernte und Feste stehen im Mittelpunkt.

Timmermansov druhý historický román predstavuje život známeho flámskeho maliara Pietera Bruegela. Farbisto vykresľuje búrlivé obdobie nizozemských dejín – druhú polovicu XVI. storočia, kedy vrcholil boj proti nadvláde španielskych Habsburgovcov. Do knihy autor premietol mnohé autobiografické prvky (sám sa chcel stať maliarom, no preslávili ho diel literárne).