Moss

Name: Moss
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SKU: 9781942658726
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By Klaus Modick

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Moss by Klaus Modick is a reflective meditation on nature, art, and their profound connections. The story revolves around a famous but ageing German author who seeks solace and inspiration among the serene landscapes of nature, prompting deep introspection and creativity. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous world, it delves into themes of personal growth and rejuvenation, providing a serene contemplation on life's complexities.
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This literary work may appeal to you if you enjoy introspective narratives that explore complex relationships and the quiet beauty of nature. Set against the backdrop of post-war Germany, it delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the healing power of art and the natural world. It's perfect for readers who appreciate deeply layered characters and evocative, atmospheric storytelling.

Moss

A masterpiece of eco-fiction from an acclaimed German author making his English-language debut

Description

An aging botanist withdraws to the seclusion of his family's vacation home in the German countryside. In his final days, he realizes that his life's work of scientific classification has led him astray from the hidden secrets of the natural world.

As his body slows and his mind expands, he recalls his family's escape from budding fascism in Germany, his father's need to prune and control, and his tender moments with first loves. But as his disintegration into moss begins, his fascination with botany culminates in a profound understanding of life's meaning and his own mortality.

Visionary and poetic, Moss explores our fundamental human desires for both transcendence and connection and serves as a testament to our tenuous and intimate relationship with nature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781942658726

Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Bellevue Literary Press

Illustration: No

Contributors:

Translated by David Herman

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

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Fiction General Fiction Klaus Modick Literary Fiction

About the Author

Klaus Modick is an award-winning author and translator who has published over a dozen novels as well as short stories, essays, and poetry. His translations into German include work by William Goldman, William Gaddis, and Victor LaValle, and he has taught at Dartmouth College, Middlebury College, and several other universities in the United States, Japan, and Germany. Moss, Modick's debut novel, is his first book to be published in English. He lives in Oldenburg, Germany.

David Herman is the recipient of the Ezra Pound Award for Literary Translation from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.