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Exiled Shadow
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Exiled Shadow
A virtuoso collage novel about narrative, identity, and exile, from international literary sensation Norman Manea
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Exiled Shadow is a virtuoso collage novel about narrative, identity, and exile, from international literary sensation Norman Manea.
In this vibrant mosaic of voices, sources, and stories, the protagonist, known only as the Nomadic Misanthrope, leaves communist Romania and is reunited with his friend Gunther, an unrepentant Marxist exiled in Berlin. Their meeting sparks a spirited dialogue that endures throughout the Nomadic Misanthrope’s subsequent decades in the United States.
At the centre of the plot is the figure of the shadow—the insubstantial shape of the exile, the wandering Jew, the death camp survivor, the individual under totalitarianism, the dark side of the Jungian personality—a figure that calls into question the boundaries of the human condition.
Recalling the beloved nineteenth-century German tale of Peter Schlemihl, the man who sold his shadow for a bag of gold, this is Norman Manea’s most daring work yet: an intimate record of alienation and endurance.
Series: The Margellos World Republic of Letters
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Reviews acclaim Exiled Shadow as a profound work by Norman Manea, rich in contemplative depth and experimental style. Critics praise its intricate exploration of identity and exile, noting its brilliance in weaving historical and personal narratives. The novel is celebrated for its incisive examination of human complexity, with translations capturing Manea's clear, profound voice. With its evocative imagery and insightful commentary, it stands out as a masterpiece of contemporary literature.
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ISBN: 9780300265729
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 12 September 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Contributors:
- Translated by Carla Baricz
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 376
About the Author
Norman Manea is an internationally celebrated author whose books have been translated into over thirty languages. He is Francis Flournoy Professor Emeritus of European Studies and Culture as well as writer-in-residence at Bard College. He lives in New York City. Carla Baricz is a translator of Romanian literature. She lives in New Haven, CT.
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