A Mountain to the North, A Lake to The South, Paths to the West, A River to the East
(Author) Laszlo KrasznahorkaiWINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE 2025The grandson of Prince Genji lives outside of space and time and wanders the grounds of an old monastery in Kyoto. The monastery, too, is timeless, with barely a trace of any human presence. The wanderer is searching for a garden that has long captivated him.This novel by International Booker Prize winner László Krasznahorkai - perhaps his most serene and poetic work - describes a search for the unobtainable and the riches to be discovered along the way. Despite difficulties in finding the garden, the reader is closely introduced to the construction processes of the monastery as well as the geological and biological processes of the surrounding area, making this an unforgettable meditation on nature, life, history, and being.Translated by Ottilie Mulzet
Laszlo Krasznahorkai
Laszlo Krasznahorkai is a Hungarian writer known for his intricate and profound prose style. His works often explore themes of existential despair, human suffering, and the futility of existence. Krasznahorkai is best known for his novel "Satantango," which follows the lives of a group of villagers in a small Hungarian town as they navigate poverty, corruption, and decay.
Krasznahorkai's writing is characterized by its long, dense sentences and its dark, philosophical themes. He has been praised for his ability to create a sense of atmosphere and mood in his works, as well as for his innovative narrative structures. Krasznahorkai's impact on literature lies in his unique approach to storytelling and his ability to capture the complexities of the human experience.
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