Austerlitz is one of my favorite books. It is very difficult for me to say exactly why, but I listened to the audiobook, I ordered a paperback to refer to and so I could see the photographs, and then I ordered a copy for my brother, feeling sure that he would appreciate it. It turned out that he was already a fan of Sebald, but this was the only book of the author that he had not read, so, a fortuitous gift. The way that that Sebald deals with history, and the persistence of past events, but illustrating it through peripheral channels I find fascinating and compelling, and absolutely haunting. I am so sorry that he died at the age that he did. I would love to have read his later books. Thanks for this video.
@alexander6746
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god you guys actually did the book I requested!!!! Thank you so much!!
@yxvoegl2263
2 жыл бұрын
Sebald is a great author.
@frankchika4459
Жыл бұрын
A beautiful discourse on Sebald's masterpiece.
@lambertschlechter230
2 жыл бұрын
magnifique évocation du travail de W.G. Sebald --- je vais RELIRE le livre (en allemand !) dès les prochains jours. -- merci pour votre empathique présentation
@hesterfreidberg9184
11 ай бұрын
Brilliant thanks
@hesterfreidberg9184
Жыл бұрын
How absolutely brilliant. So glad I discovered your site
@andrzejbernat6959
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Read this book a few years ago. My feeling of alienation and estrangement while finishing it seem to match your assessment of it. Recently read Man’s Fate by Malraux which was amazing. Also Pessoa’s Book of Disquiet. Those might be interesting to review.
@liammcooper
Ай бұрын
Lit Tips should come back
@-xirx-
Жыл бұрын
Have you ever considered doing something on Herman Hesse please?
@kleinjogg
3 ай бұрын
👍🙏👏❤
@liammcooper
2 жыл бұрын
Michael Silverblatt the GOAT, shout out Ted Gioia -- fantastic music critic as well
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