First American Edition in Mint condition. Grey and blue cloth bound boards with silver lettering on spine and . Signed on the title-page by Imre Kertész. Translated by Tim Wilkinson. "Not since Kafka or Beckett both clear influences has a writer packed so
much metaphysics into so tight a space. [A] classic literary detective
story" (The New York Times Book Review)
Mylar protected jacket also in Mint condition.
Imre Kertész, a Hungarian author and Nobel laureate in Literature, is
best known for his profound and introspective writings, particularly his
Holocaust-themed works. His literature often grapples with themes of
identity, individuality, and the human experience in the face of
historical trauma, drawing from his own experiences as a survivor of
Auschwitz and Buchenwald. His literary contributions reflect a deep
philosophical introspection, earning him recognition as a prominent
voice in Holocaust literature and existential thought.
"Liquidation" presents a compelling exploration of the
aftermath of totalitarianism through the lens of a character named B.,
who survived the Holocaust. Set in post-Communist Eastern Europe, the
novel follows B.'s reflections on his life, wrestling with memories of
his traumatic past and the complexities of a new world marked by
political change and shifting ideologies. Kertész masterfully weaves
philosophical introspection and the struggle for personal identity into
the narrative, offering a poignant and thought-provoking examination of
the enduring impact of history on the individual.