The Interpreter

Discover 'The Interpreter', a captivating trade paperback that delves into the intricate themes of language, identity, and existence. Part of an acclaimed trilogy following 'New Finnish Grammar' and 'The Last of the Vostyachs', this novel intertwines a thrilling quest with elements of comedy and picaresque adventure across Europe. Join protagonist Günther Stauber, head of Translation and Interpreting at a prestigious international organization in Geneva, who finds himself grappling with a mysterious illness that renders his translations unintelligible. As he insists he is on the verge of discovering a primordial language, his colleagues, especially narrator Felix Bellamy, are drawn into a web of intrigue. Felix follows a desperate path when he starts speaking in the same gibberish as Günther, leading to the disappearance of his wife. A visit to a Munich sanatorium brings him a forced education in Romanian—alongside a restriction on speaking French. As Felix's journey unfolds, he must confront the fundamental mysteries of life and language, ultimately seeking understanding from his missing colleague. This complex exploration is essential reading for anyone intrigued by the relationship between language and identity, making it a must for fans of Diego Marani. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new paperback edition, published by The Text Publishing Company, and allow for up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925240245
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
After the acclaimedNew Finnish GrammarandThe Last of the Vostyachs, The Interpreteris the third in a trilogy of novels on the theme of language and identity.

The Interpreteris both a quest, a thriller, and at times a comic picaresque caper around Europe, while also exploring profound issues of existence.
G nther Stauber, head of Translation and Interpreting at a major international organisation in Geneva, seems to be suffering from a mysterious illness when his translations become unintelligible and resemble no known language. He insists he is not ill and that he is on the verge of discovering the primordial language once spoken by all living creatures. His boss, the novel's narrator, Felix Bellamy, decides G nther has to go.
In turn, Felix starts speaking the same gibberish as the missing interpreter. And then his wife disappears, perhaps in search of G nther. He seeks help in a sanatorium in Munich where he is prescribed an intensive course in Romanian and forbidden from speaking French. He realises that he must talk to his missing colleague to understand what has happened to him and to have any hope of a cure. As he undergoes profound changes-speaking the language of dolphins, of whistles and squeaks-he is forced to confront the deep mysteries of life.
Essential reading for fans of Diego Marani, and for anyone interested in language.


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