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Discover the literary brilliance of **August**, the last captivating novel by acclaimed author **Christa Wolf**. This **brand new book**, published by **Gazebo Books** in **2022**, is an introspective journey through memory and reflection, allowing readers a glimpse into Wolf's profound storytelling. Set in the winter of **1946**, the narrative follows young August, a tuberculosis patient who navigates his emotions while grappling with the loss of his parents due to war. Through his eyes, we relive poignant moments alongside Lilo, a rebellious yet magnetic older girl who influences his childhood world.
**August** is not just a story; it’s a thoughtfully crafted exploration of a life defined by love, loss, and resilience, written in **taut, affectionate prose** that invites deeper connection with its characters. As the first and only male protagonist in Wolf's oeuvre, August's reflections peel back layers of memory, evoking nostalgia and a profound sense of what it means to live and remember. This novel is not merely a literary artifact; it’s an unforgettable portrayal of the complexity of human experience and the enduring influence of those we've lost.
**Order now** to receive this exquisite piece of literature with **free shipping**. Please allow up to **6 weeks for delivery**. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Dive into this deeply moving work and explore the quiet life well lived, where the past never truly fades away.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857427076
Year: 2022
Publisher: Gazebo Books
Description:
August is Christa Wolf’s last piece of fiction, written in a single sitting as an anniversary gift to her husband. In it, she revisits her stay at a tuberculosis hospital in the winter of 1946, a real-life event that was the inspiration for the closing scenes of her 1976 novel Patterns of Childhood. This time, however, the story unfolds through the eyes of August, a young patient who has lost both his parents to the war. He adores an older girl, Lilo, a rebellious teenager who controls the wards. Sixty years later, August reflects on his life and the things that she taught him.
Written in taut, affectionate prose, August offers a new entry into Christa Wolf’s work and, incidentally, her first and only male protagonist. More than a literary artifact, this new novel is a perfectly constructed story of a quiet life well lived. For both August and Christa Wolf, the past never dies.
â€August fits the mold for the kind of memory piece that has even become a genre: an older man looking back upon his life and revisiting its twists and turns, its more difficult questions. But August isn’t interested in understanding anything. And this is the key.’ — Necessary Fiction
**August** is not just a story; it’s a thoughtfully crafted exploration of a life defined by love, loss, and resilience, written in **taut, affectionate prose** that invites deeper connection with its characters. As the first and only male protagonist in Wolf's oeuvre, August's reflections peel back layers of memory, evoking nostalgia and a profound sense of what it means to live and remember. This novel is not merely a literary artifact; it’s an unforgettable portrayal of the complexity of human experience and the enduring influence of those we've lost.
**Order now** to receive this exquisite piece of literature with **free shipping**. Please allow up to **6 weeks for delivery**. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Dive into this deeply moving work and explore the quiet life well lived, where the past never truly fades away.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857427076
Year: 2022
Publisher: Gazebo Books
Description:
August is Christa Wolf’s last piece of fiction, written in a single sitting as an anniversary gift to her husband. In it, she revisits her stay at a tuberculosis hospital in the winter of 1946, a real-life event that was the inspiration for the closing scenes of her 1976 novel Patterns of Childhood. This time, however, the story unfolds through the eyes of August, a young patient who has lost both his parents to the war. He adores an older girl, Lilo, a rebellious teenager who controls the wards. Sixty years later, August reflects on his life and the things that she taught him.
Written in taut, affectionate prose, August offers a new entry into Christa Wolf’s work and, incidentally, her first and only male protagonist. More than a literary artifact, this new novel is a perfectly constructed story of a quiet life well lived. For both August and Christa Wolf, the past never dies.
â€August fits the mold for the kind of memory piece that has even become a genre: an older man looking back upon his life and revisiting its twists and turns, its more difficult questions. But August isn’t interested in understanding anything. And this is the key.’ — Necessary Fiction