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Step into the chaotic world of *Lions of Grunewald*, a compelling Irish novel set in the vibrant yet tumultuous Berlin of yesteryear. This captivating trade paperback, published by Dalkey Archive in 2022 (ISBN: 9781628974409), invites readers to follow Dallan Weaver, a once-celebrated writer and professor whose life unravels amidst the backdrop of a divided city. As he accepts an invitation from DILDO (Deutsche-Internationale Literatur-Dienst Organization), the reader witnesses Weaver’s descent into a surreal realm where women vie for his attention, and his lucidity ebbs and flows. With a brilliant narrative that oscillates from conventional storytelling to exuberantly long lists, *Lions of Grunewald* is hailed as a 'missionary stew' in Aidan Higgins's distinct style. This book is a must-read for fans of contemporary literature, lovers of Irish storytelling, and those intrigued by Berlin's historical ambiance. Whether you're a scholar, a literature enthusiast, or simply an avid reader looking for your next obsession, this novel promises an unforgettable journey through emotional highs and lows. Don’t miss out on adding this literary treasure to your collection today! 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.
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: 9781628974409
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Dalkey Archive
Description:
Here is the great Irish novel of Berlin, way back before the Wall came down.
Dallan Weaver, a writer and professor who’s been fêted and flattered but has seen better days, has come to the great divided city as a guest of DILDO (Deutsche-Internationale Literatur-Dienst Organization). On arriving, Weaver’s life immediately begins to fall apart. Women fight over him. He is not always in the soberest state of mind. Moving from relatively conventional narrative to deliriously long lists, incorporating everything from children’s drawings to minute recollections of dreams,Lions of the Grunewaldis—in the author’s own words—a “missionary stew,” marvelously served up in Aidan Higgins’s inimitable style.
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: 9781628974409
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Dalkey Archive
Description:
Here is the great Irish novel of Berlin, way back before the Wall came down.
Dallan Weaver, a writer and professor who’s been fêted and flattered but has seen better days, has come to the great divided city as a guest of DILDO (Deutsche-Internationale Literatur-Dienst Organization). On arriving, Weaver’s life immediately begins to fall apart. Women fight over him. He is not always in the soberest state of mind. Moving from relatively conventional narrative to deliriously long lists, incorporating everything from children’s drawings to minute recollections of dreams,Lions of the Grunewaldis—in the author’s own words—a “missionary stew,” marvelously served up in Aidan Higgins’s inimitable style.