{"title":"Hermann Burger","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cem\u003eHermann Burger\u003c\/em\u003e, a masterful Swiss author renowned for his vivid prose and intricate storytelling. Known primarily for his contributions to the genre of General Fiction, Burger's writing is celebrated for its depth and emotional resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most notable works, \u003cem\u003eBrenner\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the complexities of human experience, showcasing Burger's unique ability to weave narrative threads into a compelling tapestry. His writings often explore themes of identity, existential struggle, and the richness of life, reflecting his own introspections and philosophical insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurger's literary style is characterised by its rich imagery and meticulous attention to detail, captivating readers and leaving a lasting impression. His work remains a testament to the power of fiction to illuminate the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our selection of Hermann Burger's books and immerse yourself in the brilliantly crafted worlds he offers. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to his work, you'll find his storytelling deeply engaging and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brenner-by-hermann-burger-9781953861306","title":"Brenner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Hermann Burger was an artist who went the whole hog every time, didn't conserve himself. He was a man with a big longing for happiness.\" — Marcel Reich-Ranicki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAppearing in English for the very first time, \u003cem\u003eBrenner\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightfully unusual novel full of dark humor tracing the childhood memories of the book's eponymous narrator, a scion of an ancient cigar dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerpetually shrouded in a thick cloud of cigar smoke, Herman Arbogast Brenner, scion of an old and famous cigar dynasty, has decided to kill himself—but not until he has written down his forty-six years of life, in a Proustian attempt to conjure the wounds, joys, and sensations of his childhood in the rolling countryside of the Aargau region of Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstranged from his wife and two children, he decides there is no point in squirrelling away his fortune, so he buys himself a Ferrari 328 GTS, and drives around sharing cigars with his few remaining friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this roman à clef, writing and smoking become intertwined through the act of remembering, as Brenner, a fallible, wounded, yet lovable antihero, searches for epiphany, attempting to unearth memories just out of reach—the glimmer of a red toy car, the sound of a particular chord played on the piano, the smell of the cigars themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrenner\u003c\/em\u003e is the final work from Hermann Burger, who died by suicide in 1989. The book comes out just days before what would have been the author's 80th birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670285930732,"sku":"9781953861306","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18080493482883.jpg?v=1752766306"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/hermann-burger.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}