A collection of intimate and explosive essays on literature, life, history, politics and place from the award-winning author of Go, Went Gone and The End of Days
Jenny Erpenbeck Books
March 12, 1967
Jenny Erpenbeck delves into the psychological depths of her characters, exploring the complexities of human relationships. Her prose is characterized by precise language and a penetrating insight into the human psyche. She primarily focuses on themes of memory, identity, and the impact of history on individuals. Erpenbeck functions as a storyteller, drawing readers into the introspective journeys of her characters.
Now in paperback, the unforgettable German bestseller about the European refugee crisis.
Not a Novel: A Memoir in Pieces
- 212 pages
- 8 hours of reading
A collection of highly personal and poetic essays about life, literature, and politics by the renowned German writer, Jenny Erpenbeck
A story of the twentieth century told through the various lives of one woman: an intoxicating masterpiece of a novel that kneads time and History like dough.
Visitation
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
A forested property on a Brandenburg lake outside of Berlin lies at the heart of this novel. This novel offers us the stories of twelve individuals who make their homes here.
"Kairos" by Jenny Erpenbeck, a contender for the 2024 International Booker Prize, explores a passionate yet tumultuous romance between Katharina and Hans in late 1980s East Berlin. The narrative intertwines personal relationships with historical shifts, capturing the complexities of identity amid changing ideologies.
