This literary cycle delves into the intricate tapestry of familial relationships and personal histories spanning generations. Readers follow the journeys of characters grappling with their pasts, seeking their identities, and confronting profound life choices. The narrative is imbued with melancholy, introspection, and a deep understanding of the human psyche. It offers a poignant exploration of life's complexities and the enduring search for meaning.
Geschichten eines großen Schriftstellers, modernen Klassikers der serbischen Literatur, über das Aufwachsen und die Kindheit. Geschichten für Kinder und Empfindsame. „Frühe Leiden sind lyrisch. Die Geschichten bestehen aus Szenen meiner Kindheit, Bilder, die keinen Platz im Roman Bašta, pepeo finden konnten. Jede Geschichte ist fast ein Lied in Prosa. Frühe Leiden sind Kurzgeschichten, die Welt gesehen durch die Augen eines Kindes.“
From young Andi Scham's memories emerges the story of his father, who recedes from life in Yugoslovia and then disappears in the Holocaust. Andi's search for him is a story that "claims you like a symphonic poem" (Library Journal). Translated by William J. Hannaher.
'The Hourglass' tells the story of the final months of one man's life in the period leading up to his dispatch to a concentration camp. It is considered to be Danilo Kis's masterpiece.