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Set against the backdrop of the Austro-Hungarian Empire's decline, this novel follows Anselm Eibenschütz, an artillery officer who transitions to a civilian role as an Inspector of Weights and Measures. His journey into a secluded territory near the Russian border leads him into a world of corruption and moral decay. The story poignantly explores themes of identity, destiny, and loneliness, capturing the essence of a good man's unraveling amidst the chaos of early 20th-century Eastern Europe. It is celebrated for its lyrical prose and philosophical depth.
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Weights and Measures, Joseph Roth
- Language
- Released
- 2024
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- Very Good
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- Title
- Weights and Measures
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Joseph Roth
- Publisher
- Pushkin Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9781805330653
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Love, Classics, Short Stories, German Literature, Murders, 20th century, Austria, Revenge, Passion, Frauds, Guilt, Justice, Galicia
- First published
- 1940
- Original title
- Das falsche Gewicht
- Rating
- 3.55 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Austro-Hungarian Empire's decline, this novel follows Anselm Eibenschütz, an artillery officer who transitions to a civilian role as an Inspector of Weights and Measures. His journey into a secluded territory near the Russian border leads him into a world of corruption and moral decay. The story poignantly explores themes of identity, destiny, and loneliness, capturing the essence of a good man's unraveling amidst the chaos of early 20th-century Eastern Europe. It is celebrated for its lyrical prose and philosophical depth.