This week I look at books recently read and reflected upon, amble through some of the most compelling literary writing across the blogosphere, pause over earlier posts that merit another look, note a small constellation of notable dates (including Bookshop Day and Love Your Bookshop Day) and highlight a selection of engaging pieces from around the Internet.
German Literature
Winding Up the Week #345
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere, announce Novellas in November 2023, prepare for German Literature Month XIII and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
BOOK REVIEW: Intimate Ties: Two Novellas
First published in 1911, Intimate Ties is Robert Musil’s second book, consisting of two novellas, ‘The Culmination of Love’ and ‘The Temptation of Silent Veronica.’
BOOK REVIEW: The Unhappiness of Being a Single Man: Essential Stories
A collection of Franz Kafka’s short stories showcasing his dark imagination and wry humour.
THOUGHTS ON: Grimm’s Fairy Stories
Taken from the East European oral tradition, these stories were originally collated and published in Germany by the Brothers Grimm.