by Jurij Brězan · Suhrkamp Verlag KG · tapa blanda · ISBN 9783518455913
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«Krabat oder Die Verwandlung der Welt» is the fantasy novel by Sorbian writer Jurij Brězan, published by Suhrkamp in paperback (419 pages, in German).
Biogeneticist Jan Serbin, familiar since childhood with the Sorbian legend of Krabat, believes he has discovered the «formula of life» and decides to transform himself into that legendary figure who crosses the ages in search of the land of happiness. Tale and reality merge in a narrative of parables with humor and reflection.
Subtitled «Roman», the novel originally appeared in 1989; this 2004 edition is number 3591 in the Suhrkamp Taschenbuch series and includes a foreword by Peter Handke.
A read for those interested in philosophical reflection and in recreations of the Sorbian legend of Krabat.
Jurij Brězan was a Sorbian writer. His works, especially the novels, narrative works and children's books, were available in the two languages German and Upper Sorbian.
