{"product_id":"mill-a-cosmos","title":"Mill: A Cosmos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Mill is a hallucinatory, rhythmic, and fragmented sequence of prose poems by Bess Brenck Kalischer, published in 1922. It is narrated by a woman in a sanitarium and explores literary satire, anguished dream states, and shifting subjectivities, shifting from pedestrian concerns to cosmic visions. It is considered as much Maldoror as Munchausen and is a radical experiment in psychic restoration. Brenck Kalischer was a German Expressionist poet who was born Betty Levy in 1878 and died in 1933. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 88 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19 October 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wakefield Press\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe captivating English-language debut of an overlooked German Expressionist poet, Bess Brenck Kalischers sole work of prose, initially published in German in 1922, takes readers on a rhythmic, hallucinatory, and fragmented journey through prose poems. Narrated by a woman confined in a sanitarium following a mental breakdown, The Mill defies conventional novel conventions, evoking more a sense of a mill, a cosmic flower, a lyricism, and a romantic enchantment than a straightforward narrative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the story progresses, Kalischers narrator seamlessly transitions from mundane concerns to cosmic visions, exploring diverse settings such as a basement mushroom farm and the celestial realm of Sirius. Within this intricate tapestry, they weave together literary satire, anguished dream states, and shifting subjectivities, creating a profoundly experimental narrative that remains as daring and groundbreaking today as when it was first published a century ago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn Betty Levy in Rostock in 1878, Brenck Kalischer embarked on her poetic journey in 1905, gradually establishing herself as a prominent figure within the second generation of German Expressionists in Dresden. Alongside notable members like Conrad Felixmüller, she cofounded the Expressionist Working Group of Dresden, further solidifying her reputation as a key player in the artistic movement. Later relocating to Berlin, Brenck Kalischer became close friends with Salomo Friedlaender, also known as Mynona, who utilized her as a model for several stories and novels. Tragically, Brenck Kalischer succumbed to a \"nervous disease\" in 1933, leaving her grave without a headstone until 2014, when it was finally adorned with a fitting memorial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough Brenck Kalischers visionary prose, The Mill offers a profound exploration of the human psyche, delving into the depths of mental illness, the complexities of the human condition, and the boundless possibilities of artistic expression. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of German Expressionism and the remarkable talent of Brenck Kalischer, a poet whose work continues to inspire and captivate readers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 104g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 177 x 113 x 10 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781939663719                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bess Brenck Kalischer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44096135692538,"sku":"9781939663719","price":8.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/d44742edb11039e0d58f65177a5f0f9d.jpg?v=1640064224","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/mill-a-cosmos","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}