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Coming from an OffKey Time: A Novel (Writings From An Unbound Europe),Used
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The fall of communism in Eastern Europe in 1989 marked, in one famous formulation, the 'end of history.' In his apocalyptic novel Coming from an OffKey Time, Bogdan Suceava satirizes the events in his native Romania since the violent end of the Ceausescu regime that fateful year. Suceava uses three interrelated narratives to illustrate the destructive power of Romanian society's most powerful mythologies. He depicts madness of all kinds but especially religious beliefs and their perversion by all manner of outrageous sects. Here horror and humor reside impossibly in the same time and place, and readers experience the vertiginous feeling of living in the middle of a violent historical upheaval. Even as Coming from an OffKey Time suggests the influence of such writers as Mikhail Bulgakov, the fantastic satirist of the early Soviet Union, Suceava engages the complexities of a quickly changing country in search of its bearings and suspicious of its past. Bogdan Suceava is an associate professor of mathematics at California State University, Fullerton. One of Romanian literature's most promising and original young writers, he is the author of four novels, two books of short stories, and several collections of poems. Alistair Ian Blyth's previous translations include Filip Florian, Little Fingers (2009); Lucian Dan Teodorovici, Our Circus Presents (2009); and Catalin Avramescu's An Intellectual History of Cannibalism (2009).
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Coming from an Off-Key Time'? A: The main theme of 'Coming from an Off-Key Time' revolves around the societal upheaval in Romania following the fall of communism in 1989, exploring the complexities of identity, madness, and the influence of powerful mythologies.
- Q: Who is the author of this novel? A: The author of 'Coming from an Off-Key Time' is Bogdan Suceava, an associate professor of mathematics at California State University, Fullerton, and a notable figure in contemporary Romanian literature.
- Q: How is the narrative structured in the book? A: The narrative is structured through three interrelated stories that satirize the socio-political landscape of Romania post-communism, blending elements of horror and humor.
- Q: What is the length of the book? A: The book contains 222 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Coming from an Off-Key Time' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on January 26, 2011.
- Q: Is 'Coming from an Off-Key Time' suitable for readers unfamiliar with Romanian history? A: Yes, the book presents its themes and narratives in a way that is accessible to readers who may not be familiar with Romanian history but are interested in complex societal themes.
- Q: What literary influences are evident in Suceava's writing? A: Bogdan Suceava's writing shows influences from notable authors like Mikhail Bulgakov, particularly in his use of satire and fantastical elements to explore serious themes.
- Q: Are there any notable translations of Suceava's work? A: Yes, Alistair Ian Blyth has translated works by Suceava, contributing to the accessibility of Romanian literature to a broader audience.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of genre from this novel? A: Readers can expect a blend of contemporary fiction with elements of satire, horror, and humor, making it a unique addition to the genre.