The Howling Miller

Name: The Howling Miller
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782118831
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By Arto Paasilinna

Series: Canons

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The Howling Miller by Arto Paasilinna is a captivating tale set in a remote Finnish village, centred on the enigmatic figure of a miller who is known for his unsettling howls. As the story unfolds, it explores themes of individuality, societal norms, and the thin line between genius and madness, all wrapped in the author's characteristic blend of dark humour and intrigue.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate quirky, darkly comedic stories about eccentric characters. Set in a small Finnish village, it explores themes of individuality and societal norms, offering a uniquely entertaining narrative filled with humour, mystery, and moments of introspection.

The Howling Miller

A deliciously sinister Finnish fairytale of difference and belonging.

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When Gunnar Huttunen turns up in a small village to restore its run-down mill, its inhabitants are wary. Gunnar is big. He's a bit odd. And, strangest of all, he howls wildly at night.

If Gunnar is different, then he must be mad, the villagers decide. Hounded from his home, he must find a way to survive the wilds of nature and the greater savagery of civilisation.

The Howling Miller is a dark fairytale of community, conformity and our place in the world.

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Arto Paasilinna's The Howling Miller is praised for its unique blend of myth, fable, and novel, creating an experience that resonates on an instinctual level. The novel's mix of profound themes, freedom, and persecution is engaging and beguiling. Its deadpan humour and comic style have been noted for delivering an extraordinary literary folk tale.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782118831

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons

Contributors:

Translated by Will Hobson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 288

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Arto Paasilinna Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Canons

About the Author

Arto Paasilinna was born in Lapland in 1942. By turns a woodcutter, agricultural labourer, journalist and poet, he is the author of over twenty novels, all of which have been translated into numerous languages.