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The Alp

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Pub Date Jun 25 2014 | Archive Date Jun 03 2014

Description

The first novel in Arno Camenisch's celebrated "alpine" trilogy is set during a single summer. The four main (unnamed) characters are a dairyman, his farmhand, a cowherd, and a swineherd who all live and work in close proximity--but this is no "Heidi." Theirs is an existence marked by dangerous work, solitude, cruelty, alcoholism, and sheer stubbornness; but the author's handling of these situations and lives is characterized at all times by affection, surreal humor, and a brilliant ear for the sounds of the setting.

The first novel in Arno Camenisch's celebrated "alpine" trilogy is set during a single summer. The four main (unnamed) characters are a dairyman, his farmhand, a cowherd, and a swineherd who all live...


A Note From the Publisher

Swiss Literature Series /
Translated by Donal McLaughlin /
£9.00

Swiss Literature Series /
Translated by Donal McLaughlin /
£9.00


Marketing Plan

Arno Camenisch will be participating in the Edinburgh Book Festival in August 2014.

Arno Camenisch will be participating in the Edinburgh Book Festival in August 2014.


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ISBN 9781628970104
PRICE $12.95 (USD)

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