{"product_id":"lifespan-narratives-by-alexander-kluge-9781803094915","title":"Lifespan Narratives","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA poignant exploration of post–World War II life, blending fictional and non-fictional stories that challenge traditions and reflect on the enduring impact of historical disruptions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLifespan Narratives\u003c\/em\u003e deals with stories, fictitious and non-fictitious, presenting a sad chronicle that questions tradition from several perspectives. Originally comprising Alexander Kluge's first book, these stories were written between 1958 and 1962, during which he emphasizes the importance of continuously questioning our past. He underscores the necessity of recounting lifespan narratives even from today's viewpoint, proposing that \"life in a time of disruption\" should be seen as a constant experiential substance, transcending any single era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLifespan Narratives\u003c\/em\u003e, readers are invited to explore the enduring impact of historical disruptions through Kluge's masterful storytelling, which remains as relevant today as it was in the years following the Second World War. For this edition, the English translation of a selection of stories by Leila Vennewitz has been expanded by Alexander Booth in conjunction with the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471078146284,"sku":"9781803094915","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7db4e24fa3dcb5ccb4cc036927665a45.jpg?v=1775792462","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/lifespan-narratives-by-alexander-kluge-9781803094915","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}