The Rings of Saturn, W. G. Sebald (Michael Hulse translator)
November 24, 7pm (GMT)
In August 1992, when the dog days were drawing to an end, I set off to walk the county of Suffolk, in the hope of dispelling the emptiness that takes hold of me whenever I have completed a long stint of work.
Come and join us on November 24 at 7pm (GMT) for a discussion of the beautiful and unclassifiable The Rings of Saturn, by W. G. Sebald (translated by Michael Hulse). No secondary readings are planned for this event, since the book is longer than usual for our meetings, but feel free to do your own research!
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About The Rings of Saturn: The Rings of Saturn is a mesmerising work of literature that defies easy categorisation. Blending fact and fiction, Sebald takes readers on a contemplative journey through the landscapes of East Anglia, England, while exploring themes of memory, history, and the enigmatic connections between seemingly unrelated events and people.
About W. G. Sebald: Sebald, was a German author and academic. His works often featured intricate, meandering narratives that explored themes of memory, history, and the human experience. Sebald was a professor of European literature at the University of East Anglia, where he resided for much of his life. He died in 2001.