Two Novellas: In the Sanatorium and Facing the Sea

Set in a charitable Jewish hospital for consumptives, the narrative explores themes of mortality, desire, and rule-breaking within a hothouse atmosphere. Vogel vividly captures the decadence of early-20th-century Europe, illustrating how the proximity of death intensifies emotions and relationships among the patients. This first published work of fiction by Vogel, now translated into English, offers a poignant glimpse into the complexities of life in a sanatorium during a time marked by social and cultural upheaval.