Ilse Aichinger
Bad Words: Selected Short Prose
Bad Words: Selected Short Prose
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Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2018
Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd
Ilse Aichinger (1921-2016): A Literary Legacy
Ilse Aichinger, a prominent writer of postwar Austrian and German literature, left an indelible mark on the literary world. Born in 1921 to a Jewish mother, she faced the challenges of World War II in Vienna, while her twin sister, Helga, managed to escape to England via one of the last Kindertransporte in 1938. Tragically, many of their relatives were deported and murdered during the war. These profound losses permeated Aichinger's writing, evident from her debut novel, "The Greater Hope," in 1948. Throughout her career, she explored themes of displacement, estrangement, and a critical skepticism toward language.
By 1976, with the publication of her German novel "Bad Words," Aichinger's writing had reached a remarkable poetic, dense, and experimental phase. This volume presents the original "Bad Words" in English for the first time, alongside a selection of her other short stories from that period. Together, they showcase Aichinger's courageous endeavor to create and deploy a language that transcended misleading certainties, predefined rules, and implicit ideologies.
In the subsequent decades, Aichinger's work continued to evolve, becoming increasingly dense, poetic, and experimential. Her iconic novel, "Schlechte Worter" (Bad Words), published in 1976, marked a pinnacle in her artistic journey. This entire volume, along with a selection of short stories from earlier books, is now presented in English translation for the first time.
What sets Aichinger's writing apart is her rejection of any false promise of a coherent, masterful world. Instead, she embraced the power of bad words, ordinary objects, and the freedom that comes with vigilant and playful disobedience. Through her words, Aichinger challenged the status quo, inviting readers to explore new perspectives and challenge the boundaries of language and thought.
Her legacy continues to inspire and resonate with readers worldwide, reminding us of the importance of creativity, resilience, and the pursuit of truth in the face of adversity. Ilse Aichinger's profound contribution to literature will forever be cherished and celebrated.
Weight: 424g
Dimension: 239 x 160 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780857424761
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