World Literature

With age usually comes wisdom, and when waxing nostalgic, one usually sees the significance of youthful events in a new and understanding light.

“a fascinating peek into the genesis of Austria's controversial literary figure.”

The new English translation of Patrick Modiano’s 2003 novel Paris Nocturne defies categorization.

“A meticulously crafted portrait of modern-day South Africa, Icarus is a spellbinding tour de force.”

"Mirbeau's novel offers trenchant satire that will endure."

“Khadra’s didacticism ruins this book and leaves the novel bereft of his previously demonstrated literary power.”

“the effort of reading The Wall will enlarge our understanding [of the Holocaust and its aftermath].”

“Karate Chop displays an admirable willingness to take on difficult stories, and Dorthe Nors tells these difficult stories very well.”

“Mr. Vásquez weaves together memory and imagery into a seamless whole.”

“. . . outstanding on every level . . . heaven sent.”

The Hanging Garden, Patrick White’s posthumous novel, is absolutely luminous, its publication a gift.

“. . . it is the language—the singing, ringing language—that makes Firefly a master work.”

When last did a novel start out with such crackling good language?

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