My Father's Dreams
- 200 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A tale of innocence abused, 'My FAther's Dreams' is uniquely brave novel by one of Europe's greatest writers.
Evald Flisar is an acclaimed voice in contemporary Slovenian literature, known for his profound exploration of the human condition and stylistic versatility. His writing spans novels, short stories, essays, and plays, often delving into themes of identity, travel, and the search for meaning in a globalized world. Flisar's prose is masterful and engaging, frequently drawing on his extensive travels to illuminate universal human experiences. His work is celebrated for its literary merit and its ability to connect with readers across diverse cultures and continents.







A tale of innocence abused, 'My FAther's Dreams' is uniquely brave novel by one of Europe's greatest writers.
Set against the backdrop of 1960s Yugoslavia, the narrative delves into the troubled mind of a young Roma man. This exploration reveals the complexities of his identity and the societal challenges he faces, offering a gripping portrayal of personal and cultural conflict. The story intricately weaves themes of alienation, heritage, and the struggle for self-acceptance, providing a poignant insight into the life of a marginalized individual during a tumultuous period.
Part of the Peter Owen World Series. A new novel from internationally renowned author of My Father's Dreams. When a family move out to the countryside to restore a dilapidated farmhouse, progress is halted by the arrival of their chaotic relatives. Flisar handles the absurd events like no other writer, imbuing the smallest incidents with meaning.
There are moments in the life of young Katarina when it seems to her that sailing through time she is gradually losing parts of herself, her soul and feelings, like a wooden boat shedding the damaged or rotten planks from which it was made, and that the lost planks are being replaced with new ones from another kind of wood. There’s a growing, nagging fear that if this process continues, time will make a completely different person out of her, composed of unfamiliar material, which will undermine the image she has of herself and uses as a rudder while sailing through life. Will she then still be the Katarina she was before?At the same time she has the feeling that someone not necessarily of this world is accompanying her through life, gathering the lost planks, and reassembling from them her first self, built of memories and thoughts that belonged to the “original” Katarina, while the memories and thoughts of the “new” Katarina, built from other experiences, from a different understanding of those experiences, will become a kind of double, a Katarina #2. Will they be able to co-exist in the same space and time? Will they have conflicts, war with one another? Will one have to die for the other to live?
A man's search for identity unfolds after a surfing accident in Bali leaves him amnesiac. Guided by an Australian neurologist, he embarks on a series of morally ambiguous tasks across various countries, blurring the lines between therapy and manipulation. Communicating his experiences through emails, he reflects on his disorientation in a globalized world devoid of meaning. The narrative weaves a dreamlike journey filled with adventures and philosophical musings, ultimately deepening the mystery of his quest for home and self.
Smart and quick-witted, Evald Flisar's latest novel weaves a tragicomic narrative that explores the intricacies of human experience. The story delves into themes of irony and the absurdities of life, presenting characters that navigate their challenges with a blend of humor and poignancy. Flisar's unique storytelling captures the essence of the human condition, making for an engaging and thought-provoking read.
Marko Hladnik, syn słoweńskiego pisarza i podr�żnika Igora Hladnika, wyrusza do Afryki w poszukiwaniu ojca, śladami jego niedokończonej książki, kt�rej maszynopis w zagadkowy spos�b trafił do jego rąk. W tym samym czasie tropem innej książki Hladnika Biały jeździec, czarny koń podążają dwie pary z Europy, Słoweńcy, Peter i Silvija oraz Anglicy, Jack i Sally. Ich historie stykają się przypadkowo i wzajemnie przeplatają. Wędr�wka do Złotego Wybrzeża wiedzie bohater�w przez Kamerun, Nigerię, Niger, G�rną Woltę i Ghanę. W drodze spotykają tajemniczą młodą kobietę, kt�ra prowadzi z nimi wyrafinowaną grę, zmieniając imiona i tożsamość. Jest dzika, nieprzewidywalna i niebezpieczna, tak jak Afryka opisana w tej książce. Dziennik podr�ży? Niewątpliwie tak, to zapis doświadczeń samego Flisara z jego podr�ży po Afryce Zachodniej w latach 80. Wnikliwy, obrazoburczy, niezwykle plastyczny, pozwalający czytelnikowi odkryć wszystkie smaki czarnego kontynentu. Ale też, a może przede wszystkim jest to kunsztownie skonstruowana powieść, w kt�rej Flisar powraca do swoich ulubionych egzystencjalnych temat�w, stawiając pytania o sens ludzkiego życia i działania. Powieść Na złotym wybrzeżu została przetłumaczona na język angielski, bengalski i czeski. W 2011 r. otrzymała nominację do nagrody Kresnik (słoweński Booker ), zaś angielskie wydanie nominowano do najbardziej prestiżowej europejskiej nagrody The Dublin IMPAC International Literary Prize . Redakcja czasopisma ?The Iris Times? zaliczyła ją do trzynastu najlepszych europejskich książek o Afryce.
Evald Flisar ist ein bedeutender Vertreter des modernen slowenischen Dramas und einer der produktivsten Dramatiker der Neunzigerjahre. Er hat neue Themen und eine psychologische Charakterisierung in die slowenische Dramaturgie eingeführt und eine innovative Form des Konversationstheaters entwickelt, die Dialog und Substanz vereint.