The Tongue Set Free
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The Tongue Set Free is the first volume in Elias Canetti's three-volume autobiography. Translated from the German by Joachim Neugroschel.
The Memoir TrilogySeries
This autobiographical trilogy delves into the depths of personal memory, exploring the complexities of childhood and formative experiences. It traces an individual's development across diverse cultures and languages, uncovering early influences and emotional revelations. The series masterfully captures the confluence of tradition and modernity, offering an intimate perspective on the shaping of identity and worldview. It is a journey of self-discovery where personal history intertwines with broader societal and historical events.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Ve své knize líčí autor především svůj vnitřní vývoj, který z něj formuje spisovatele, počínaje intenzivní četbou a studiem uměleckých obrazů až po mezilidské vztahy a setkání s významnými osobnostmi své doby.
- 2
The torch in my ear
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The Torch in My Ear is the account of Canetti's young manhood, of his arrival in Vienna in the early 1920s, of his schooling, and of the beginning of his life as a writer.
- 3
This is the third part of Canetti's autobiography and features the author still in his twenties. Canetti depicts the intellectual life of the leading bars and cafes of Vienna and creates portraits of many of the leading figures of his day including Herman Broch, Robert Musil and Alma Mahler.