Christoph Ransmayr staat bekend om zijn meesterlijk geconstrueerde verhalen die zich vaak verdiepen in de diepten van geschiedenis en mythologie. Zijn stijl kenmerkt zich door een rijke taalkundige textuur en diepgaande inzichten in de menselijke conditie. Ransmayr onderzoekt thema's als herinnering, verlies en de zoektocht naar identiteit in vaak sobere en onbekende landschappen. Zijn werken worden gekenmerkt door een sterk gevoel voor plaats en een diep begrip van menselijke aspiraties.
"The Flying Mountain tells the story of two brothers who leave the southwest coast of Ireland on an expedition to Transhimalaya, the land of Kham, and the mountains of eastern Tibet--looking for an untamed, unnamed mountain that represents perhaps the last blank spot on the map. As they advance toward their goal, the brothers find their past, and their rivalry, inescapable, inflecting every encounter and decision as they are drawn farther and farther from the world they once knew"--Jacket.
In The Atlas of an Anxious Man, Christoph Ransmayr offers a mesmerizing travel diary--a sprawling tale of earthly wonders seen by a wandering eye. This is an exquisite, lyrically told travel story. Translated by Simon Pare, this unique account follows Ransmayr across the globe: from the shadow of Java's volcanoes to the rapids of the Mekong and Danube Rivers, from the drift ice of the Arctic Circle to Himalayan passes, and on to the disenchanted islands of the South Pacific. Ransmayr begins again and again with, "I saw. . ." recounting to the reader the stories of continents, eras, and landscapes of the soul. Like maps, the episodes come together to become a book of the world--one that charts the life and death, happiness and fate of people bound up in images of breathtaking beauty. "One of the German language's most gifted young novelists."--Library Journal, on The Terrors of Ice and Darkness
A man attempts to explain the disappearance of an Italian explorer in the Arctic in 1981 by reconstructing an Austrian expedition of a century before and, in the process, dispels many cherished notions about heroism
The novel weaves together fiction and history to create a mythic universe, showcasing Christoph Ransmayr's literary prowess. Recognized as a leading voice in contemporary German literature, Ransmayr's work has earned him significant accolades, including the prestigious Aristeion Prize alongside Salman Rushdie. This narrative promises to explore profound themes and intricacies, reflecting the author's unique storytelling ability.
The Lost World is a modern masterpiece that follows a young man's quest for the exiled poet Ovid and his lost work. Set in a visionary landscape blending ancient and twentieth-century elements, it explores themes of exile, censorship, and environmental decay, making it a profound and timely cultural fable.
A tragic accident unfolds as a longboat plunges over the Great Falls, leading to the drowning of five passengers. The Lockmaster, tasked with ensuring safe river navigation, faces scrutiny when his son suspects foul play rather than an accident. Driven by the need for answers, the son, a hydraulic engineer knowledgeable about river dynamics, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the disaster and locate his missing father, raising questions about responsibility and the nature of the tragedy.
Ausst. Kat. Belvedere, Wien 2020
