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Set in a sanitarium just before World War I, this masterwork by a Nobel Prize winner delves into the unsettling truths hidden beneath society's revered beliefs. The narrative explores the psychological and moral complexities of its characters, revealing the darker aspects of human nature as the world stands on the brink of chaos. Through its rich themes and intricate storytelling, the book invites readers to confront the contradictions in our understanding of civilization and sanity.
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The Empusium, Olga Tokarczuk
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Empusium
- Subtitle
- A Health Resort Horror Story
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Olga Tokarczuk
- Publisher
- Diversified Publishing
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9780593949221
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Topics, Horror, Death, Gifts for women, Gifts for men, Feminism, Literary Fiction, Polish literature, Mysticism, Poland, Gender, Men, Tuberculosis, Year 1913
- First published
- 2022
- Original title
- Empuzjon
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- Set in a sanitarium just before World War I, this masterwork by a Nobel Prize winner delves into the unsettling truths hidden beneath society's revered beliefs. The narrative explores the psychological and moral complexities of its characters, revealing the darker aspects of human nature as the world stands on the brink of chaos. Through its rich themes and intricate storytelling, the book invites readers to confront the contradictions in our understanding of civilization and sanity.