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New Finnish Grammar
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One night at Trieste in September 1943 a seriously wounded soldier is found on the quay. With nothing to identify him, and having lost his memory and language, he is a mystery to the crew of the German ship that rescues him.
* Author will be a guest of Australian and New Zealand literary festivals in early 2013 * Reviewed widely in major newspapers such as Australian, Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Herald Sun, Courier Mail and Dominion Post * Reviewed widely in literary publications such as Kill Your Darlings and NZ Listener * Author will be interviewed on national radio programs such as ABC Radio National's Late Night Live * Print advertising in literary magazines such as ABR * Online advertising on sites such as Kill Your Darlings * Featured in Text Publishing's newsletters and website
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One night at Trieste in September 1943, a seriously wounded soldier is found on the quay. With nothing to identify him, and having lost his memory and language, he is a mystery to the crew of the German ship that rescues him.
The ship's doctor, a Finn, identifies the name embroidered on the man's jacket as Finnish. Taking him for a fellow countryman, he gradually teaches him to speak Finnish and eventually finds him a berth in an army hospital in Helsinki, from where he may be able to piece together his former life.
But the longer he spends in Helsinki, the less he feels at home; the more he learns of the Finnish language and rich history, the less familiar it seems; and by the time we learn his true identity, it's too late.
New Finnish Grammar is an unforgettable tale of one man's search for meaning and for identity amid the devastation of WW2.
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New Finnish Grammar by Diego Marani receives high praise for its linguistic depth and exploration of identity, language, and memory. Reviewers commend its evocative storytelling, with many describing it as beautifully written, thought-provoking, and emotionally impactful. The novel is often compared to other literary masterpieces, noted for its exploration of speech and self, and its translation is highly applauded, contributing to its poignant themes and narrative.
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ISBN: 9781922079664
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 October 2012
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 233.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
Diego Marani is the author of a collection of short stories in Europanto (a language he invented), Las Adventures des Inspector Cabillot, and five other novels, including The Last of the Vostyachs.
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