The Birds

Name: The Birds
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241384879
Price: 24.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Tarjei Vesaas

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

0.0 (0 reviews)

4.14

( 7,373 ratings, 827 reviews)

Summary

The Birds by Tarjei Vesaas is a profound novel exploring themes of isolation and the simplicity of rural life, through the experiences of Mattis, a man of limited intelligence. Living with his sister Hege, Mattis's connection with nature, particularly his fascination with birds, contrasts with his struggle to fit into human society, creating a poignant narrative about the beauty and complexity of existence.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$24⁰⁰

Elsewhere:

~~$26⁰⁰~~

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

The Birds

$24⁰⁰

Elsewhere:

~~$26⁰⁰~~

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you appreciate profound, quiet narratives that explore human connection and isolation through beautifully crafted prose. This novel delves into the complexities of the mind and the innocence of a man with intellectual disabilities, offering a poignant portrayal of his inner world. It appeals to readers who cherish literary fiction with a deeply reflective and emotional core.

The Birds

Description

New to Penguin Modern Classics, a moving portrayal of the fragility of the human mind and an acclaimed Norwegian masterpiece.

The Birds is the story of Mattis, a mentally handicapped man who lives with and is cared for by his older sister, Hege. Within their isolated, lakeside existence, Mattis cannot make sense of his tangled thoughts, frightening apparitions, surges of emotion and clever insights. When a travelling lumberjack attracts Hege's affections, the disruption is too much for Mattis to bear.

This Norwegian masterpiece sensitively captures a mystic command of the natural world, the prison of unfulfilled time and the fragility of the human mind. The narrative is sparse, poetic, and contemplative, with an ending that crescendos into heartbreak.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

View all

East of Eden

By John Steinbeck

Paperback

Sold Out
On Sale
14% off

The Origins of Totalitarianism

By Hannah Arendt

Paperback

$19⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$26⁰⁰~~

In Stock
On Sale
19% off

The Grapes of Wrath

By John Steinbeck

Paperback

$21⁰⁰
Usually:
~~$26⁰⁰~~

In Stock
A Month in the Country

By J L Carr

Paperback

$20⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$22⁹⁹~~

In Stock
The Fountainhead

By Ayn Rand

Paperback

$25⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$26⁰⁰~~

In Stock
The Trouble With Being Born

By E. M. Cioran

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$26⁰⁰~~

In Stock
Storm of Steel

By Ernst Junger

Paperback

Sold Out
On the Road

By Jack Kerouac

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$26⁰⁰~~

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Haunting of Hill House

By Shirley Jackson

Paperback

$23⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$26⁰⁰~~

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Myth of Sisyphus

By Albert Camus

Paperback

$27⁰⁰
Elsewhere:
~~$30⁰⁰~~

Available
Ships in 3-4 weeks
The Fire Next Time

By James Baldwin

Paperback

$22⁹⁹

In Stock
On Sale
19% off

Steppenwolf

By Hermann Hesse

Paperback

$21⁰⁰
Usually:
~~$26⁰⁰~~

In Stock

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Birds is highly praised for its timeless subject matter and gripping portrayal of a mentally handicapped man's inner world. Reviews highlight it as a masterpiece, noting the insightful depiction of Mattis, whose character blends absurdity with warmth. The translation is commended for capturing Vesaas' distinctive style and emotional depth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241384879

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Torbjorn Stoverud
Translated by Michael Barnes

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 148g

Pages: 192

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics Tarjei Vesaas

About the Author

Tarjei Vesaas (Author) Tarjei Vesaas died at the age of 72 in the same small village where he was born- Vinje in Telemark, an isolated mountainous district of southern Norway. He wrote more than 25 novels and was nominated 30 times for the Nobel Prize.