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Go to My LibraryLob der Stiefmutter. Roman.
- Language
- German
- Published in
- Publisher
- Suhrkamp
- Pages
- 195
- ISBN
- 9783518387009
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새엄마 찬양 마리오 바르가스 요사 장편소설
2014 • 문학동네
Korean

In Praise of the Stepmother
1992 • Faber & Faber
English

In Praise of the Stepmother
2012 • Faber & Faber
English

In Praise of the Stepmother A Novel
2024 • Macmillan + ORM
English

Elogiu mamei vitrege (Romanian Edition)
2021 • Editura Humanitas
Romanian

Üvey Anneye Övgü
2003 • Can Yayinlari
Turkish

Elogio de la Madrastra (Spanish Edition)
1998 • Editorial Grijalbo, S.A. de C.V.
Spanish

Metriàs Eukòmio
1999 • Ekdoseis Patakē
Modern Greek

ELOGIO DE LA MADRASTRA
1992 • Círculo de Lectores.
Spanish

Lob der Stiefmutter
2011 • Suhrkamp Verlag AG
German

Szeretem a mostohámat
2021 • Helikon Kiadó
Hungarian

Eloge de La Maratre (Folio) (French Edition)
1992 • Gallimard Education
French

Похвальное слово мачехе роман
2007 • Иностранка
Russian

Lob der Stiefmutter.
2000 • Heyne
German

Lof van de stiefmoeder roman
1990 • Meulenhoff
Dutch

Lob der Stiefmutter.
1989 • Suhrkamp
German

Elogio della matrigna
2011 • Einaudi
Italian

Pohvala pomajci
2015 • Nova knjiga
Serbian

امتداح الخالة Imtidah al Khala / The Aunt`s Eulogy
1999 • المدى Dar al-Mada
Arabic

Lob der Stiefmutter
2008 • Suddeutsche Zeitung/Bibliothek
German

Éloge de la marâtre
1990 • GALLIMARD
French

Elogio da Madrasta (Portuguese Edition)
2012 • Dom Quixote
Portuguese

Elogio de la madrastra
2001 • Emece
Spanish

Szeretem a mostohámat
2003 • Európa
Hungarian

Chvála macechy
2019 • Argo

Elogio de la Madrasta
1998 • Tusquets Editores S.A.
Spanish

Elogio de la madrastra (Spanish Edition)
2012 • Tusquets Editores S.A.
Spanish

Imtidah al-hala
2018 • الجمل
Arabic

Elogio da Madrasta (Edicao de Bolso) (Em Portugues do Brasil)
1900 • Ponto de Leitura
Portuguese

Lof van de stiefmoeder
1990 • Meulenhoff
Dutch

Üvey Anneye Övgü
2020 • Can Yayınları
Turkish

Szeretem a mostohámat
2015 • Európa
Hungarian

Elogiu mamei vitrege (Romanian Edition)
2020 • Editura Humanitas Fiction
Romanian

Възхвала на мащехата
2018 • Колибри
Bulgarian

Pohvala pomajci
2011 • Laguna
Serbian

Pohvala pomajci
2003 • Vuković & Runjić
Croatian

Пофалба на маќеата
2017 • Полица
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Reviewers widely praise the book for its exceptional and unique literary artistry, noting that it stands apart from anything they have read before. Many highlight the author's powerful imagination and skill in transforming everyday details into compelling narratives, often blending eroticism with fine art in a masterful way. The novel's structure, which ingeniously integrates various artworks and interprets them through an erotic lens, is frequently lauded as a brilliant and refreshing approach. Readers describe the prose as captivating, surprising, and enjoyable, appreciating how the author uses vivid descriptions and a distinctive style to explore complex themes of desire, happiness, and the nuanced depths of human psychology. Despite its brevity, many found the book to be a rich and satisfying read, showcasing the author's ability to create a vibrant and original world.
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Ultimately, this book is a polarizing work, celebrated by some for its groundbreaking literary experimentation and profound psychological insights, and rejected by others due to its controversial and explicit themes. It is best suited for readers with a very open mind, an appreciation for unconventional narratives, and a willingness to engage with challenging subject matter that pushes societal boundaries. Those who enjoy deep explorations of human nature, the intricacies of desire, and the intersection of art and eroticism, presented with exceptional stylistic flair, are likely to find this a rewarding and thought-provoking read. However, readers seeking traditional storytelling, sensitive content, or those easily offended by graphic descriptions should approach this book with caution, as its content is designed to provoke and question established norms.
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