The Melancholy of Resistance

by László Krasznahorkai

Blurb

The Melancholy of Resistance is a 1989 novel by the Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai. The narrative is set in a restless town where a mysterious circus, which exhibits a whale and nothing else, contributes to an apocalyptic atmosphere. The novel was adapted into the 2000 film Werckmeister Harmonies, directed by Béla Tarr.

First Published

1989

Member Reviews Write your own review

Be the first person to review

Log in to comment