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. Six books later, stamm is still reminding readers of his presence, though somewhat. Peter stamm s bestselling debut novel, agnes, now available for the first time in paperback. The woman put her glass down on the table, and next to it her tissues and her book, which was a. The story is set in chicago and features a nameless middleaged writer who has come to. Peter stamm born january 18, 1963 in munsterlingen is a swiss writer. Oct 25, 2016 peter stamm s bestselling debut novel, agnes, now available for the first time in the united states. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Agnes book san antonio public library bibliocommons. Sep 24, 2019 peter stamm s bestselling debut novel, agnes, now available for the first time in paperback. So he started to write the story of everything that had happened to them from. 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. Agnes was swiss writer peter stamm s first novella, and its an excellent introduction to his work, featuring many of the themes and stylistic quirks of his later books.
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. Excitement and adventure, or the warm bath of blissful routine. The book has first been printed in 1998, but this reprint is the first english translated version. A novel by peter stamm and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A writer suspects the story hes writing can alter the story of his life. Peter stamm books list of books by author peter stamm. Peter stamms all days are night the new york times. With this slim volume, first published in 1998, peter stamm established himself as one of the most promising swiss writers of his generation. Peter stamms bestselling debut novel, agnes, now available for the first time in the united states. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Characters in swiss writer peter stamm s remarkable novels on a day like this. Agnes by peter stamm 2016, hardcover for sale online ebay. Peter stamm has 36 books on goodreads with 17003 ratings. Peter stamms novel agnes features a book within the book. Stamms debut novel agnes captivates the reader with its pure, strippeddown language and dialogue. So he started to write the story of everything that had happened to them from the moment. Unformed landscape writes with the economy of a clean balance sheetor perhaps with the declarative reticence of hemingway, whose a farewell to arms makes a minor appearance in stamm s short 1998 novel, agnes, available in the united states for the first time. Peter stamm is the author of the novels to the back of beyond, agnes, all days are night, seven years, on a day like this, and unformed landscape, and the short story collections were flying and in strange gardens and other stories. With his spoileralert opening sentences, agnes is dead. Its all good fun until the story inevitably reaches the present and the fantasy begins to diverge from reality. For his entire body of work and his accomplishments in fiction, he was shortlisted for the man booker. The book was published in multiple languages including german, consists of 153 pages and is available in paperback format. The main characters of this fiction, european literature story are. Agnes is a very different book from the two later stamm novels i have read, more obviously experimental in tone.
One of their two children cries out, and one of them must go see whats the matter. The brief, lucid chapters in stamm s all days are night short novel, first published in germany in 1998, hint at something deeper roiling underneath. Peter stamm is the author of the novels all days are night, seven years, on a day like this, and unformed landscape, and the shortstory collections were flying and in strange gardens and other stories. Peter stamm is the author of the novels seven years, on a day like this, and unformed landscape, and the shortstory collections were flying and in strange gardens and other stories. Agnes to go peter stamm in unter 10 minuten youtube. Man booker prize nominee peter stamm explores in his sixth novel what it means to be in the middle of nowhere, in mind and in body. The book was first published in german on august 1, 1998, through. Pdf agnes book by peter stamm free download 153 pages. The brief, lucid chapters in stamms all days are night short novel, first published in germany in 1998, hint at something deeper roiling. 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. Wanting to fulfill her wishes, he starts writing the story. 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.
Nov 09, 2014 the first line of stamms first novel, agnes, for example, reads. At first, he works with agnes to create a narrative that is most true to. Published in german in 1998 peter stamms debut, agnes received its first translation to english by michael hofmann in 2016. Agnes peter stamm, michael hofmann a portion of the proceeds from every book sold will be donated to the binc foundation to help financially distressed booksellers. His prizewinning books have been translated into more than thirty languages. Named a best book of the season by vogue in this alluring, melancholic novel peter stamm at his besta writer haunted by his double blurs the line between past and present, fiction and reality, in his attempt to outrun the unknown. Stamms novel, translated from the german in deceptively simple prose by michael hofmann, has the clarity and symmetry of one of agness crystal structures. When i try to describe stamms writing to those who have yet to encounter it. Oct 25, 2016 agnes is swiss author, peter stamm s first novel 1998 and for those familiar with his most recent novel, seven years, his style and, in particular, the depiction of human relationships and personality traits in the narratorcentral character will be recognizable. An older german writer meets agnes, an american student half his age, and they fall in love. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Write a story about me, agnes said to her lover, so i know that you think of me. The brief, lucid chapters in stamms all days are night short novel, first published in germany in 1998, hint at something deeper roiling underneath. This short novel should appeal to readers enchanted by his elliptical style, but it also reads.
For his entire body of work and his accomplishments in fiction, he was shortlisted for the man booker international prize in 20. A man abandons his family for no discernible reason. Peter stamms bestselling debut novel, agnes, now available for the first time in paperback. Gd dess probes the meaning of emptiness in the novels of peter stamm. Agnes is swiss author, peter stamm s first novel 1998 and for those familiar with his most recent novel, seven years, his style and, in particular, the depiction of human relationships and personality traits in the narratorcentral character will be recognizable. So he started to write the story of everything that had happened to them from the moment they met. The woman put her glass down on the table, and next to it her tissues and her book. But it makes me look back at them with new eyes, to wonder whether the writtenout life is not a central theme even in those quite realistic books. A former accountant, swiss novelist peter stamm all days are night. Aug 01, 1998 agnes, peter stamm agnes is a 1998 german novel, by peter stamm, and was considered to be his literary debut. Peter stamms debut novel agnes, translated from german by michael hofmann, has a captivating opening. This novel being much shorter, more a novella, he touches on themes effectively.
Agnes is a 1998 german novel by peter stamm and was considered to be his literary debut. So read the opening lines of a novel named for a maybedead woman. Agnes is the debut novel by the bestselling author peter stamm. 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. Buy agnes first uk edition by stamm, peter, hofmann, michael isbn.
His awardwinning books have been translated into more than 30 languages. Soon the borders of fiction and nonfiction start to strain, as agnes finds they remember events differently. Peter stamms international reputation as a writer of acute psychological perception and meticulously precise prose has been growing steadily since his first novel, agnes, was translated into english by michael hofmann and published in 2000. And, in fact, from this point onward the love story between the narrator and agnes goes in a different direction.
Write a story about me, agnes said to her lover, so i know what you think of me. Although agnes is the sixth of peter stamm s books to be published in the us by other press in michael hofmanns translation, it is in fact his debut novel. Apr 17, 2000 agnes is the debut novel by the bestselling author peter stamm. Agnes by peter stamm, 9783596511518, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Kindle store go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The sweet indifference of the world by peter stamm. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice. Discover book depositorys huge selection of peter stamm books online. Nov 06, 2014 agnes is another great read from stamm, a book i really want to reread when i find the time, and luckily enough for those of you who arent quite up to the task of trying the original, its available in english, translated by michael hoffman as is his new novel, all days are night, which other press are releasing right. Nov 03, 2014 agnes is another great read from stamm, a book i really want to reread when i find the time, and luckily enough for those of you who arent quite up to the task of trying the original, its available in english, translated by michael hoffman as is his new novel, all days are night, which other press are releasing. 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 first line of stamm s first novel, agnes, for example, reads.
In the latest from swiss novelist stamm agnes, 2016, thomas and astrid are relaxing outside their house shortly after returning from vacation. Peter stamm s bestselling debut novel, agnes, now available for the first time in the united states. 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. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. One man steers an erratic course between two women in this wan account of a quasiobsession, the latest from the swiss stamm on a day like this, 2008, etc. Write a story about me, agnes said to her lover, so i know. As she sits for him, he begins to write everything that had happened to them, from the time they met at the chicago public library. Agnes, peter stamm agnes is a 1998 german novel, by peter stamm, and was considered to be his literary debut. Peter stamm s debut novel agnes, translated from german by michael hofmann, has a captivating opening. Peter stamm s novel agnes features a book within the book. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book.
At first, he works with agnes to create a narrative that is most true to life. In every novel except agnes, stamms protagonist embarks on a journey to sort out the damage caused by this collision, which typically involves the search for love, or the possibility of. Since the 1998 publication of this debut novel, now receiving its first american publication, swiss author stamm all days are night, 2014, etc. See all books authored by peter stamm, including sieben jahre, and all days are night, and more on. I suoi occhi sono attratti da una ragazza seduta davanti a lui. Happily married with two children and a comfortable home in a swiss town, thomas and astrid enjoy a glass of wine in their garden on a night like any other. Buy the kobo ebook book agnes by peter stamm at indigo.
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