“...the darkness does not lift but becomes yet heavier as I think how little we can hold in mind, how everything is constantly lapsing into oblivion with every extinguished life, how the world is, as it were, draining itself, in that the history of countless places and objects which themselves have no power or memory is never heard, never described or passed on.”
Austerlitz is a complex narrative that delves into the psychological and historical aspects of memory, identity, and the passage of time. The story follows a man who discovers he has been living a lie about his past and embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his origins. more
W. G. Sebald (May 18, 1944 – December 14, 2001) was a German writer whose distinctive style combined elements of fiction, memoir, and travel writing. His works frequently explore themes of history, memory, and the impact of the past on the present. Sebald's writing is characterized by its introspective tone, richly detailed descriptions, and a sense of melancholy. more
“Speak softly, but carry a big can of paint.”