The tragic story of Minik: homeless between two worlds

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Discover Franzobel's new novel "Hundred Words for Snow", which will be released on February 18, 2025 and deals with the story of Robert Peary and the Inuit.

The tragic story of Minik: homeless between two worlds

With his new novel "Hundred Words for Snow",

Franzobel brings a gripping story about power, colonialism and human fate. In this historic adventure novel, which will be published by Zsolnay Verlag on February 18, 2025, the author tells of the dramatic experiences of the American engineer and polar researcher Robert Peary. Peary, who was striving for fame between the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, first planned the construction of a canal in Central America before turning to the unexplored North Pole. He often acted like a colonial lord, such as ndr . Peary looted Gräber and even brought Inuit, including the young minik, to America, where they were faced with a terrible fate.

a portrait of the lost miniks

Minik, kidnapped by Peary as a child, experienced existential tornness in the United States. He was not only torn from his homeland, but was also found in a completely foreign culture. Franzobel is in Kleine Zeitung emotionally demonstrated between two worlds. His fate reflects the problem of migration; For a long time he was exposed to the hope of being able to return to Greenland one day, only to finally end up in his own home as a stranger. The novel examines the difficulties of cultural adaptation and the consequences of colonialism, which is of great relevance in today's society.

Franzobel, known for his ability to alive historical narrative, also affects the challenges and beauty of the Greenland lifestyle in his work. His detailed portrait of nature and traditional culture is intended to encourage readers to think and to raise awareness of the lost culture of the InUghuit. Due to the exciting narrative form and the ironic comments, the author not only succeeds in maintaining the readers, but also conveying a critical perspective on power and responsibility.

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