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Trans-Atlantyk

Trans-Atlantyk

Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
Pages
122
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

Witold, a Polish writer, finds himself stranded in Argentina at the outbreak of World War II, cut off from his homeland. As he navigates the expatriate community, he becomes entangled in a bizarre plot to 'father' a young man, leading to a satirical exploration of national identity, tradition, and the absurdities of exile. This semi-autobiographical novel challenges conventional notions of patriotism and masculinity with Gombrowicz's signature wit.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

SatiricalPhilosophicalThought-ProvokingComplex
Fish Out of WaterUnreliable Narrator

Genres

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction History

About the author

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Witold Gombrowicz

Witold Marian Gombrowicz (August 4, 1904 in Małoszyce, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Congress Poland, Russian Empire – July 24, 1969 in Vence, near Nice, France) was a Polish novelist and dramatist. His works are characterized by deep psychological analysis, a certain sense of paradox and an absurd, anti-nationalist flavor. In 1937 he published his first novel, Ferdydurke, which presented many of his usual themes: the problems of immaturity and youth, the creation of identity in interactions with...

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