The book has first been printed in 1998, but this reprint is the first english translated version. Since the 1998 publication of this debut novel, now receiving its first american publication, swiss author stamm all days are night, 2014, etc. Write a story about me, agnes said to her lover, so i know that you think of me. Agnes is the debut novel by the bestselling author peter stamm. So he started to write the story of everything that had happened to them from the moment they met. Sorry for the crash course in french conjugation included in this post but it was relevant to my reading. Bitte nutzen sie bevorzugt emails, um uns zu kontaktieren. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The story is set in chicago and features a nameless middleaged writer who has come to.
Its about a student who skips a test he has to take. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Peter stamm established his executive recruitment firm in 1964, and is one of the most wellrespected names in the industry. One such writernot included in wrights survey but in many ways an exemplar of her argumentis the swissgerman novelist, peter stamm, who. For his entire body of work and his accomplishments in fiction, he was shortlisted for the man booker international prize in 20, and in 2014 he won the prestigious friedrich holderlin prize. His prizewinning books have been translated into more than thirty languages. The book was first published in german, on august 1, 1998, through arche verlag and follows a romance between a nameless older man and agnes, a. Nov 03, 2014 agnes was swiss writer peter stamms first novella, and its an excellent introduction to his work, featuring many of the themes and stylistic quirks of his later books. Sabine doering, frankfurter allgemeine zeitung stamms novel, translated from the german in deceptively simple prose by michael hofmann, has the clarity and symmetry of one of agness crystal structures. Published in german in 1998 peter stamms debut, agnes received its first translation to english by michael hofmann in 2016. A writer suspects the story hes writing can alter the story of his life.
The narrator and agnes are an unlikely couple in their age disparityshe is 25 and he is old enough to be her fatherand unlikely too due to his being a visitor, from switzerland. Dec 18, 2014 one such writernot included in wrights survey but in many ways an exemplar of her argumentis the swissgerman novelist, peter stamm, who with his recently published seventh work of. Peter stamms bestselling debut novel, agnes, now available for the first time in the united states. Jetzt agnes nach hause oder ihre filiale vor ort bestellen. Aug 01, 1998 agnes, peter stamm agnes is a 1998 german novel, by peter stamm, and was considered to be his literary debut. Peter stamm was born on january 18, 1963 in scherzingen, switzerland. Agnes is a 1998 german novel by peter stamm and was considered to be his literary debut.
I suoi occhi sono attratti da una ragazza seduta davanti a lui. Peter stamm born january 18, 1963 in munsterlingen is a swiss writer. Georges perecs a man asleep is a very simple book, and thats probably why i like it. Sannon stamm is an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the financial services industry. Peter stamms agnes is not, in fact, no good, but it doesnt match up to the high standards expected when michael hofmanns name is attached as translator. The book was first published in german on august 1, 1998, through arche verlag and follows a romance between a nameless older man and agnes, a young woman that is almost half his age. The story is set in chicago and features a nameless middleaged writer who has come to the us to work on a work of nonfiction about trains.
Nov 09, 2014 the first line of stamms first novel, agnes, for example, reads. Agnes was swiss writer peter stamms first novella, and its an excellent introduction to his work, featuring many of the themes and stylistic quirks of his later books. Although agnes is the sixth of peter stamms books to be published in the us by other press in michael hofmanns translation, it is in fact his debut novel. Six books later, stamm is still reminding readers of his presence, though somewhat. Agnes, peter stamm agnes is a 1998 german novel, by peter stamm, and was considered to be his literary debut. The book was first published in german, on august 1, 1998, through arche verlag and follows a romance between a nameless older man and agnes, a young woman that is almost half his age.
Peter stamms all days are night the new york times. Events turn over, and walter discovers that there can only be one ending to the story but this ending could cost their relationship and even agnes life. Peter stamm s bestselling debut novel, agnes, now available for the first time in the united states. Fear nothulu just reupped their streaming offerings with great new shows and movies. With this slim volume, first published in 1998, peter stamm established himself as one of the most promising swiss writers of his generation. Sannonstamm is an executive recruitment firm that specializes in the financial services industry. Create a new listing to sell your artwork online art brokerage. Wanting to fulfill her wishes, he starts writing the story. Jul 06, 2017 although agnes is the sixth of peter stamms books to be published in the us by other press in michael hofmanns translation, it is in fact his debut novel.
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