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Imperium: A Fiction Of The South Seas
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One Of Publishers Weekly'S Ten Best Books Of 2015One Of Huffington Post'S 18 Best Fiction Books Of 2015An Outrageous, Fantastical, Uncategorizable Novel Of Obsession, Adventure, And Coconutsin 1902, A Radical Vegetarian And Nudist From Nuremberg Named August Engelhardt Set Sail For What Was Then Called The Bismarck Archipelago, In German New Guinea. His Destination: The Island Kabakon. His Goal: To Establish A Colony Based On Worship Of The Sun And Coconuts. His Malnourished Body Was Found On The Beach On Kabakon In 1919; He Was Fortythree Years Old.Christian Kracht'S Imperium Uses The Outlandish Details Of Engelhardt'S Life To Craft A Fable About The Allure Of Extremism And Its Fundamental Foolishness. Engelhardt Is At Once A Pitiable, Misunderstood Outsider And A Rigid Ideologue, And His Misguided Notions Of Purity And His Spiral Into Madness Presage The Horrors Of The Midtwentieth Century.Playing With The Tropes Of Classic Adventure Tales Such As Treasure Island And Robinson Crusoe, Kracht'S Novel, An International Bestseller, Is Funny, Bizarre, Shocking, And Poignant. His Allusions Are Misleading, His Historical Time Line Is Twisted, His Narrator Is Unreliableand The Result Is A Novel That Is A Cabinet Of Mirrors, A Maze Pitted With Trapdoors.Both A Provocative Satire And A Serious Meditation On The Fragility And Audacity Of Human Activity, Imperium Is Impossible To Categorize And Utterly Unlike Anything You'Ve Read Before.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Imperium: A Fiction of the South Seas'? A: 'Imperium' explores themes of obsession, adventure, and the allure of extremism through the life of August Engelhardt, showcasing the fragility and audacity of human activity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Imperium'? A: The author of 'Imperium: A Fiction of the South Seas' is Christian Kracht, a renowned writer known for his unique storytelling style.
- Q: What type of book is 'Imperium'? A: 'Imperium' is a novel that blends elements of fiction, satire, and historical narrative, making it difficult to categorize into a single genre.
- Q: How many pages does 'Imperium' have? A: 'Imperium: A Fiction of the South Seas' contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Imperium'? A: 'Imperium' was published on July 14, 2015.
- Q: What is the condition of the item being sold? A: The item is listed as in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Imperium'? A: 'Imperium: A Fiction of the South Seas' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Imperium' suitable for readers who enjoy adventure novels? A: 'Imperium' incorporates classic adventure tale tropes, making it appealing to readers who appreciate adventure narratives with a twist.
- Q: Does 'Imperium' include elements of humor? A: Yes, 'Imperium' features a mix of humor, bizarre situations, and poignant moments throughout the narrative.
- Q: What is the significance of the character August Engelhardt in the novel? A: August Engelhardt is a pivotal character whose radical beliefs and tragic life serve as a vehicle for exploring deeper themes of ideology and madness.