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The Bound Man and Other Stories

Ilse Aichinger
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The Bound Man and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1953

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Ilse Aichinger

The Bound Man and Other Stories

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1953
Book Details
Pages

100

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1953

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.9

107 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Ilse Aichinger’s The Bound Man and Other Stories captivates with its poetic prose and surreal narratives, evoking a haunting atmosphere. Readers praise its emotional depth and evocative imagery, though some may find the abstract storytelling challenging. Aichinger's exploration of human consciousness stands out, making it both a compelling and demanding read.

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Who Should Read The Bound Man and Other Stories?

Readers who enjoy The Bound Man and Other Stories by Ilse Aichinger are likely enthusiasts of surreal and existential literature. Fans of Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis and Jorge Luis Borges's Labyrinths will appreciate Aichinger's thought-provoking and often unsettling narratives.

3.9

107 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

100

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1953

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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