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Kaddish for a Child Not Born
by Imre Kertesz ; Katharina M. Wilson ; Christopher C. Wilson
ISBN: 0810111616
ISBN-13: 9780810111615
Format: Paperback
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Summary
The narrator is a Holocaust survivor who resists producing a child in a world where the Holocaust could be allowed to take place. Imre Kertesz was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2002.
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"This stunning récit (first published in 1990) by the highly praised Hungarian author of FATELESSNESS traces how its anonymous narrator's experiences in the Holocaust lead him to make an intense, embittered rejection of all life....The bleak sensibility thus portrayed resembles such other memorably declamatory fictions as Camus's THE FALL and Dostoyevsky's NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND. Yes, Kertész's KADDISH is that good."
-- Kirkus
"[This] breathless, unrelenting monologue in the manner of Beckett or Thomas Bernhard poses some large and deeply unsettling questions." -- John Banville
-- Nation
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Northwestern Univ Pr
Published date: 1999
Size: 6 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 0.4 pounds
Pages: 95
Publisher's Notes
Imre Kertesz's mesmerizing novel is a tale of identity and memory -- the story of a middle-aged man taking stock of his life in the ever-present shadow of the Holocaust. The story unfolds at a writer's retreat as the narrator, a middle-aged survivor of the Holocaust, tries to explain to a friend that he cannot bring a child into a world where the Holocaust occurred and could occur again. In an intricate narrative, we learn of the narrator's myriad disappointments: his unsuccessful literary career, his failed marriage, his ex-wife's new family and children -- children that could have been his own. Kaddish for a Child Not Born is a deeply introspective, poetic, yet unsentimental work.
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Kaddish for a Child Not Born
Kertesz, Imre
Northwestern University Press, 1999. Softcover. Very Good. Very Good - Describes a book that doesn't look quite brand new. May show some small signs of wear or minor spine creasing. Note this book is considered a trade or oversize paperback book. This book, may have library markings/stamps.As part of our commitment to outstanding customer service, we want to make sure you are satisfied with your order. If you ever have a question or a concern, please contact us right away. Our goal is to provide you with a satisfying customer experience. ( more information) Offered by Young Pups Books (United States)
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Kaddish for a Child Not Born
Kertesz, Imre; Wilson, Katharina M.; Wilson, Christopher C
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.A.: Hydra Books, 1999 Soft Cover. As New. Trade Paperback. ( more information) Offered by BookTown USA (United States)
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Kaddish for a Child Not Born:
Imre Kertész
Hydra. softcover. New - Brand New -. ISBN: 0810111616. ( more information) Offered by Love For Books (United States)
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Hydra Books. PAPERBACK. 0810111616 New unread book in stock and on sale - some books may have remainder mark. We often have multiple copies per title - and have over 20,000 discounted titles available. Symposium Books is an Independent Bookstore with locations near Boston University and Brown University & RISD. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the widest selection of scholarly, literary and quality art books. Expedited shipping is available, and we include free delivery confirmation. Reliable customer service, and a no hassle return policy. . Fine. ( more information) Offered by Symposium Books (United States)
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Kaddish for a Child Not Born
Imre Kertesz
Evanston, Ill: Northwestern University Press, 1997. X-library book with usual library markings, otherwise, there are no other markings, creases, rips, tears or writing to book. "Imre Kertesz's mesmerizing novel is a tale of identity and memory----the story of a middle-aged man taking stock of his life in the ever-present shadow of the Holocaust. The story unfolds at a writers retreat as the narrator, a survivor of the Hlocaust, explains to a friend that he cannot bring a child into a world where the Holocaust occurred and could occur again. We learn of the narrator's myriad disappointments: his unsuccessful literary career, his failed marriage, his ex-wife's new family and children---children that could have been his own. A deeply introspective, poetic, yet unsentimental work. Translated by Christopher C. Wilson and Katharina M. Wilson.". Not Stated. Excellent. Excellent/No Jacket. Paperback. ( more information) Offered by fireside books of littlestown (United States)
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Kaddish for a Child Not Born
Kertesz, Imre;Wilson, Katharina M.;Wilson, Christopher C
Evanston, Illinois: Hydra Books, 1999. Soft Cover. Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Joe Girardi Books (United States)
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Kaddish for a Child Not Born
Imre Kertesz; Translator-Christopher C. Wilson; Translator-Katharina M. Wilson
Hydra Books, 1999-10-25. Paperback. Good. ( more information) Offered by The Book Stop (United States)
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Kertesz, Imre
Northwestern University Press 1997. New Unread Trade Paperback. Unmarked. The story unfolds at a writers retreat as the narrator, a survivor of the Holocaust, explains to a friend that he cannot bring a child into a world where the Holocaust occurred and could occur again. ( more information) Offered by THE ELEPHANT'S FOOT BOOKS (United States)
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Kaddish For A Child Not Born
KERTESZ, IMRE; WILSON, CHRISTOPHER C. AND WILSON, KATHARINA M. (TRANSLATORS)
Northwestern University Press, Evanston: 1990. Softcover. Fair condition. The cover is curling. A tale of identity and memory--the story of a middle-aged man taking stock of his life in the ever-present shadow of the Holocaust. ISBN: 0810111616. ( more information) Offered by Ad Infinitum Books (United States)
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Kaddish for a Child Not Born (Qty: 5)
Kertesz, Imre
Northwestern, 1999-10-25. Paperback. new. new * fine, clean condition *** Author: Kertesz, Imre *** Publisher: Northwestern ( more information) Offered by academybooks (United States)
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Kertesz, Imre
Hydra Books. PAPERBACK. 0810111616 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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