The last movement
Seethaler, Robert, 1966-2026
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It is 1911, and a man boards a ship at the crowded docks in New York City. As he steps on board, the memories begin flooding back, and we learn he is no ordinary man, and this is no ordinary journey. This transatlantic sailing is the poignant final journey of Gustav Mahler, a renowned composer at the end of his life. He considers the joy and loss he experienced with his wife, Alma, the meaning of art, and the significance of legacy. This culminates in a humbling meditation on the enduring impact of our choices.
Main title:
The last movement / Robert Seethaler ; translated by Charlotte Collins.
Author:
Seethaler, Robert, 1966-, authorCollins, Charlotte, 1967-, translator
Work:
Imprint:
Edinburgh : Canongate, 2026.
Collation:
128 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Translated from the German.
ISBN:
9781837265213 (pbk)
Dewey class:
833.92
Language:
EnglishGerman
BRN:
4254785