Leena Krohn: The Collected Fiction

Leena Krohn: The Collected Fiction

A celebration of a legendary Finnish author, with several novels, stories, and appreciations. For readers of Ursula K. Le Guin, Milan Kundera, Virginia Woolf, Tove Jansson, and Italo Calvino. Over 800 pages covering Leena Krohn's entire career. â€œOne of the most important books published in the U.S. this year. [Leena Krohnâ€™s Collected Fiction] is as important a publishing event in its own way as New Directionsâ€™ release... of Clarice Lispectorâ€™s Complete Stories.â€ - The Mumpsimus â€œAn extraordinary writer who deserves to be better known to readers in Englishâ€•which, thanks to this excellent collection, is now possible. Reminiscent of Calvino, Borges, and Lem.â€ - STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Translations by: Eva Buckwald, Bethany Fox, Hildi Hawkins, Anselm Hollo, Vivii HyvÃ¶nen, Leena Likitalo, Herbert Lomas, J. Robert Tupasela, and Anna Volmari. Nonfiction by Minna Jerrman, Desirina Boskovich, Matthew Cheney. From cities of giant insects to a mysterious woman claiming to be the female Don Quixote, Leena Krohnâ€™s fiction has fascinated and intrigued readers for over forty years. Within these covers you will discover a pelican that can talk and a city of gold. You will find yourself exploring a future of intelligence both artificial and biotech, along with a mysterious plant that induces strange visions. Krohn writes eloquently, passionately, about the nature of reality, the nature of Nature, and what it means to be human. One of Finlandâ€™s most iconic writers, translated into many languages, and winner of the prestigious Finlandia Prize, Krohn has had an incredibly distinguished career. Collected Fiction provides readers with a rich, thick omnibus of the best of her work. This collection includes several previously unpublished English translations, foremost among them the novels Pereat Mundus and The Pelican's New Clothes. Other novels included are: Tainaron, Dona Quixote, Ophir City of Gold, and Datura.
Country USA
Brand Cheeky Frawg Books
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Country	USA
Brand	Cheeky Frawg Books
Manufacturer	Cheeky Frawg Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780986317729
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780986317729
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Leena Krohn: The Collected Fiction

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