Explores the origin of stories through historical and literary lenses for deep insight into human nature
Features a recurring motif of the fox from Eastern folklore to add symbolic depth
Includes extensive literary footnotes and minor characters for a rich, layered narrative
Written by award-winning author Dubravka Ugresic, known for her unique voice and critical approach
Translated from Croatian for accessibility and cultural nuance
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April 17, 2018 novel | pb | 308 pgs 5.5" x 8.5" 978-1-940953-76-2 Winner of the 2016 Neustadt International Prize for Literature Best Book of 2018 at Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and the New Statesman
"An astonishingly perceptive, elegantly witty, utterly original exploration of the age-old question ‘How Do Stories Come About.’" —Alberto Man
