Siegfried Lenz’ novel
Arnes Nachlass(1999), in English translation
Arne’s Estate, is proof of the author’s ability to deal emphatically with the challenging concept of transcendent being. Lenz’ artistry in creating a complex narrative on different time levels is demonstrated again in this text. Hans, the first-person narrator, moves forward and backwards in time, revealing how Arne joined his family and how he is remembered. Sometimes Hans even addresses Arne directly by using the second person singular, a device Lenz uses to perfection in his story
Schweigeminute[
A Minute’s Silence] (2008). While Hans packs Arne’s bags, he discovers certain memorable items. These objects remind him of specific moments that create a versatile and multi-faceted portrait of the deceased. On…
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Citation: Schweissinger, Marc J.. "Arnes Nachlass". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 16 September 2014 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/sworks.php?rec=true&UID=21246, accessed 23 November 2024.]
