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Discover the intriguing world of 'Brenner', the captivating novel by Hermann Burger, now available in English for the first time. This trade paperback edition offers a unique and enriching experience, blending dark humor and poignant memories shared by the protagonist, Herman Arbogast Brenner, the heir to a prestigious cigar dynasty. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Aargau region in Switzerland, Brenner embarks on a Proustian journey of reflection, revealing the intimate wounds and joys of his childhood.
As Herman navigates his life of estrangement from family, his quest leads him to adventure with a Ferrari 328 GTS and cherished cigars among a few remaining friends. This nostalgic journey intertwines writing and smoking, where every puff of smoke unearths cherished memories—a red toy car, a specific piano chord, and the unmistakable scent of cigars—creating a richly layered narrative that captivates and resonates with readers.
Published in 2022 by Random House US, 'Brenner' comprises 400 pages of profound insight into the human condition, making it a perfect addition to your literary collection. The book stands as Burger's final work, published shortly before what would have been his 80th birthday, adding a poignant note to this remarkable piece of literature. Don’t miss the chance to own this brilliant tale that invites you to ponder the deeper meanings of life and legacy. Order now and find your place in Brenner's smoky reflections.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast shipping options on all orders. We promise timely delivery, ensuring that 'Brenner' arrives at your doorstep in pristine condition, ready for you to dive into its enchanting narrative.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781953861306
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 400
Description:
"Hermann Burger was an artist who went the whole hog every time, didn't conserve himself. He was a man with a big longing for happiness." --Marcel Reich-Ranicki
Appearing in English for the very first time, Brenner is a delightfully unusual novel full of dark humor tracing the childhood memories of the book's eponymous narrator, a scion of an ancient cigar dynasty.
Perpetually shrouded in a thick cloud of cigar smoke, Herman Arbogast Brenner, scion of an old and famous cigar dynasty, has decided to kill himself--but not until he has written down his forty-six years of life, in a Proustian attempt to conjure the wounds, joys, and sensations of his childhood in the rolling countryside of the Aargau region of Switzerland.
Estranged from his wife and two children, he decides there is no point in squirrelling away his fortune, so he buys himself a Ferrari 328 GTS, and drives around sharing cigars with his few remaining friends.
In this roman clef, writing and smoking become intertwined through the act of remembering, as Brenner, a fallible, wounded, yet lovable antihero, searches for epiphany, attempting to unearth memories just out of reach, which spring forth from memories of a red toy car, the sound of a particular chord played on the piano, or the smell of the cigars themselves.
Brenner is the final work from Hermann Burger, who died by suicide in 1989. The book publishes days before what would have been the author's 80th birthday.
As Herman navigates his life of estrangement from family, his quest leads him to adventure with a Ferrari 328 GTS and cherished cigars among a few remaining friends. This nostalgic journey intertwines writing and smoking, where every puff of smoke unearths cherished memories—a red toy car, a specific piano chord, and the unmistakable scent of cigars—creating a richly layered narrative that captivates and resonates with readers.
Published in 2022 by Random House US, 'Brenner' comprises 400 pages of profound insight into the human condition, making it a perfect addition to your literary collection. The book stands as Burger's final work, published shortly before what would have been his 80th birthday, adding a poignant note to this remarkable piece of literature. Don’t miss the chance to own this brilliant tale that invites you to ponder the deeper meanings of life and legacy. Order now and find your place in Brenner's smoky reflections.
Delivery Information: Enjoy fast shipping options on all orders. We promise timely delivery, ensuring that 'Brenner' arrives at your doorstep in pristine condition, ready for you to dive into its enchanting narrative.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781953861306
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 400
Description:
"Hermann Burger was an artist who went the whole hog every time, didn't conserve himself. He was a man with a big longing for happiness." --Marcel Reich-Ranicki
Appearing in English for the very first time, Brenner is a delightfully unusual novel full of dark humor tracing the childhood memories of the book's eponymous narrator, a scion of an ancient cigar dynasty.
Perpetually shrouded in a thick cloud of cigar smoke, Herman Arbogast Brenner, scion of an old and famous cigar dynasty, has decided to kill himself--but not until he has written down his forty-six years of life, in a Proustian attempt to conjure the wounds, joys, and sensations of his childhood in the rolling countryside of the Aargau region of Switzerland.
Estranged from his wife and two children, he decides there is no point in squirrelling away his fortune, so he buys himself a Ferrari 328 GTS, and drives around sharing cigars with his few remaining friends.
In this roman clef, writing and smoking become intertwined through the act of remembering, as Brenner, a fallible, wounded, yet lovable antihero, searches for epiphany, attempting to unearth memories just out of reach, which spring forth from memories of a red toy car, the sound of a particular chord played on the piano, or the smell of the cigars themselves.
Brenner is the final work from Hermann Burger, who died by suicide in 1989. The book publishes days before what would have been the author's 80th birthday.