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Haunted by the past of his former home, Stefan Hertmans embarks on a journey to uncover the story of its previous owner, a former SS officer. His obsession begins in 1979 when he discovers a memoir by the owner's son, revealing dark family secrets. Through archives, interviews, and personal documents, Hertmans explores the intertwined lives within the house, highlighting a marital drama and connections to significant cultural and political figures in Flanders. This narrative masterfully blends fiction and nonfiction, offering a profound reflection on history and memory.
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The Ascent, Stefan Hertmans
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- Released
- 2023
- Binding
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- Title
- The Ascent
- Subtitle
- A House Can Have Many Secrets
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stefan Hertmans
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780593316467
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Historical Fiction, World War II, Literary Fiction, Nazism, Belgium, Occupation, Belgian Literature, Informing, Flanders, Flanders, Collaborators
- First published
- 2020
- Original title
- De opgang
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Haunted by the past of his former home, Stefan Hertmans embarks on a journey to uncover the story of its previous owner, a former SS officer. His obsession begins in 1979 when he discovers a memoir by the owner's son, revealing dark family secrets. Through archives, interviews, and personal documents, Hertmans explores the intertwined lives within the house, highlighting a marital drama and connections to significant cultural and political figures in Flanders. This narrative masterfully blends fiction and nonfiction, offering a profound reflection on history and memory.