The Physics of Sorrow
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24.90лв.
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Код:10495
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Тегло:0.350 кг
"In the small and the insignificant – that's where life hides, that's where it builds its nest."
Our unnamed narrator is not well. He suffers from attacks of "pathological empathy", which cause him to wander unbidden into other people's memories.
He moves from recollection to recollection – from a Bulgarian country fair in 1925, where he meets a Minotaur, to inside the mind of a slug, as it is swallowed by his own Grandfather.
Part family history, part coming-of-age story, part meditation on life in Communist Europe, The Physics of Sorrow is a dazzlingly inventive, mind-expanding novel from one of Europe's most important writers.
"Compulsively readable" – New York Times
"Utterly original" – Alberto Manguel
The Physics of Sorrow is an experimental novel that blends autobiographical elements, philosophical reflection, and magical realism. The story follows an unnamed narrator, afflicted by pathological empathy, which compels him to enter the memories and consciousness of other people and creatures.
The narrative moves through different temporal and spatial dimensions, from mid-20th century Bulgaria to the microscopic worlds of animals and insects, depicted with extraordinary detail and imagination. This stream of consciousness allows the reader to experience the emotional and psychological complexity of human existence.
At the heart of the story lies the exploration of identity, isolation, and inheritance. The narrator attempts to unravel his own past while trying to understand family histories and the collective memory of his community. Through these intense and often surreal recollections, the novel raises questions about the essence of human emotions and universal sorrow.
The author’s style is marked by poetic language, intricate imagery, and philosophical depth, combining intellectual rigor with emotional intensity. The Physics of Sorrow is not just a story, but a meditation on life, death, and the meaning of existence, conveyed through a unique narrative structure and symbolic richness.
The novel is considered one of the most significant works of contemporary European literature, notable for its originality, innovative structure, and deep psychological insight. It challenges the reader to reconsider reality, to experience profound human sorrow, and to discover beauty in the small, often overlooked moments of life.
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Автор:Georgi Gospodinov
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Издателство:W&N
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ISBN:9781399623131
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Година:2024
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Страници:288
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Корици:меки
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Състояние:отлично
