The Red of the Apple
Days Spent with an Artist
Martin Mosebach Book order
July 31, 1951
Martin Mosebach is celebrated for his prolific contributions to literature, including novels, stories, and poetry collections, alongside his work in film, opera, and theatre. The German Academy for Language and Literature has lauded his unique ability to blend stylistic brilliance with an original, historically aware, and humorous narrative voice. His essays, such as those found in "The Heresy of Formlessness," offer a literary perspective on liturgical practices and their evolution. Through his diverse works, Mosebach consistently explores the fundamental human drive to find meaning in existence.
- 2021
- 2020
The 21
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Originally published under the title Die 21: eine Reise ins Land der Koptischen Martyrer. Copyright A 2018 by Rowohlt Verlag GmbH, Reinbek bei Hamburg, Germany--Copyright page.
- 2019
The essays explore the enduring "subversive" essence of full-blooded Catholicism, highlighting how the Church, despite its members' flaws, continually embodies the miracle of the Incarnation. Mosebach invites readers to recognize and appreciate this profound presence in contemporary life, shedding light on the transformative power of faith amidst human imperfections.
- 2019
21
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Originally published under the title Die 21: Eine Reise ins Land der Koptischen Martyrer. Copyright 2018 by Rowohlt Verlag GmbH, Reinbek bei Hamburg, Germany. English translation copyright 2018 by Alta L. Price. The translation of this work was supported by a grant from the Goethe-Institut.
- 2014
What was before
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A young couple is enjoying a moment of carefree intimacy. But then the young woman asks her lover, What was your life like before you met me?
- 2006