The Christ of Fish: Novel
Author | : Yoel Hoffmann |
Publisher | : New Directions Publishing |
Total Pages | : 170 |
Release | : 2006-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 0811216810 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780811216814 |
Rating | : 4/5 (814 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Christ of Fish: Novel written by Yoel Hoffmann and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Christ of Fish is a gorgeous novel conjured out of a mosaic of 233 pieces of Aunt Magda's life in Tel Aviv. Originally from Vienna, Hoffmann's heroine is a widow who still speaks German after decades in Israel: we see many views of Aunt Magdaher childhood, her marriage, her nephew, her best friend Frau Stier, Wildegans' poetry, apple strudel, visions and dreams, two stolen handbags, a favorite cafe, and a gentleman admirer.