The Birth of Emma K.

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By Zsolt Lang

Series: The Hungarian List

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The Birth of Emma K. by Zsolt Lang is a compelling work of general fiction that intricately explores the themes of identity and transformation. The narrative centres around Emma K.'s journey through pivotal life experiences, guiding readers on an emotional exploration of self-discovery and personal evolution. The story artfully balances introspective moments with broader societal reflections, offering a captivating glimpse into Emma's world.
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The Birth of Emma K.

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An inventive collection of stories by one of the most prominent and acclaimed writers in Hungary today.

The Birth of Emma K., a collection of twelve short stories rich with magic, introduces English-language readers to one of the most vibrant and original voices in contemporary Hungarian literature. Zsolt Láng’s new collection opens with God sitting on a bench looking over Budapest; later, a Hungarian man who has stumbled into a Romanian music theory class suddenly finds he is able to speak expertly about Hungarian composer Béla Bartok—and in perfect Romanian; and even later, against all odds, the embryo of Emma fights for her future life from within the womb.

Drifting between melancholic and witty, in sentences that are winding, subtle, and colloquial, Láng’s stories are deeply rooted in Transylvanian culture and history. Reminiscent of the best writings of Irish modernist masters such as Samuel Beckett and Flann O’Brien, The Birth of Emma K. presents an unforgettable collage of human nature.

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Reviews depict The Birth of Emma K. as a collection of stories that challenge readers with an enigmatic world where characters and their environments undergo transformations. The narrative grips you, presenting a world that's both compelling and harsh, echoing life's complexities and inevitable participation. Reviewers suggest it leaves readers dazed yet eager for more.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857429865

Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Seagull Books London Ltd

Contributors:

Translated by Owen Good
Translated by Ottilie Mulzet
Translated by Ottilie Mulzet

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 200

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Fiction General Fiction Series: The Hungarian List Zsolt Lang

About the Author

Zsolt Lang is a Hungarian author, essayist, playwright, and editor from Transylvania, Romania. He has published five short-story collections and five novels and one work of criticism. His most recent novel Bolyai won the 2020 Libri Literary Prize, one of Hungary's most prestigious literary awards. Owen Good is a Northern Irish translator of Hungarian poetry and prose. Ottilie Mulzet was awarded the National Book Award for Translated Literature for her translation of Laszlo Krasznahorkai's Baron Wenckheim'sHomecoming in 2019.