Book · 2001 · Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)
Austerlitz
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Um Bluest Eye and Austerlitz. Aus- I listened I I get back to Austerlitz all the time. Tell me a little more about Austerlitz. This is the W.G. Sebald book.
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Austerlitz by W.G. Sebald, brilliantly translated by Anthea Bell, is a haunting novel that follows an architectural historian's lifelong quest to uncover his hidden past and the tragic history of the twentieth century. During an episode of The Book Review titled Louise Erdrich on Her New Story Collection and the Mystery of Writing, released on March 13, 2026, guest Louise Erdrich engaged in a lively literary discussion with host Gilbert Cruz. Erdrich reflected on the books that continuously draw her back, specifically highlighting Sebald's masterpiece alongside Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. She confessed to the host that she returns to Austerlitz all the time, finding endless fascination within its pages. Cruz and Erdrich briefly paused to discuss the unique qualities of Sebald's style and the profound impact of the narrative. Through this exchange, the podcast illuminated the novel's hypnotic storytelling and structural brilliance. Erdrich's steadfast devotion to the book served as a powerful testimony to its status as a towering achievement in contemporary European literature, urging listeners to immerse themselves in its unforgettable exploration of memory, trauma, and history.
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Louise Erdrich Um Bluest Eye and Austerlitz. Aus- I listened I I get back to Austerlitz all the time. Tell me a little mor… 1
“Um Bluest Eye and Austerlitz. Aus- I listened I I get back to Austerlitz all the time. Tell me a little more about Austerlitz. This is the W.G. Sebald book.”