Lost Pages (Paperback)

Marija Pericic

ISBN 10: 1760633356 / ISBN 13: 9781760633356

Published by Allen & Unwin, St Leonards, 2018

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Paperback. 'To frame The Lost Pages as being about Brod is clever and interesting. The Kafka we meet here is almost the opposite of the one we have come to expect.' Stephen Romei, Literary Editor, The AustralianIt is 1908, and Max Brod is the rising star of Prague's literary world. Everything he desires - fame, respect, love - is finally within his reach. But when a rival appears on the scene, Max discovers how quickly he can lose everything he has worked so hard to attain. He knows that the newcomer, Franz Kafka, has the power to eclipse him for good, and he must decide to what lengths he will go to hold onto his success. But there is more to Franz than meets the eye, and Max, too, has secrets that are darker than even he knows, secrets that may in the end destroy both of them.The Lost Pages is a richly reimagined story of Max Brod's life filtered through his relationship with Franz Kafka. In this inspired novel of friendship, fraud, madness and betrayal, Marija Pericic writes vividly and compellingly of an extraordinary literary rivalry.'. cleverly structured and an intriguing concept.' Jenny Barry, BooksPlus'From the very beginning, the strain between Kafka and Brod is hugely entertaining. Brod is anti-social and prefers his own company, just like the best of Kafka's characters.' Rohan Wilson, award winning author of The Roving Party and To Name Those Lost WINNER of the 2017 The Australian/Vogel's Literary AwardA stunning novel of friendship, fraud and betrayal within a compelling literary rivalry. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lost Pages (Paperback)
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin, St Leonards
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1760633356
• ISBN 13: 9781760633356
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

A literary rivalry unfolds in 1908 Prague. Max Brod, a rising literary star, faces the looming shadow of Franz Kafka. As Kafka threatens to eclipse him, Max confronts his ambition and the dark secrets that could destroy them both. The Lost Pages reimagines Brod's life through his intense relationship with Kafka. This novel explores friendship, fraud, madness, and betrayal in an extraordinary literary world.

Set against the backdrop of Prague's vibrant cultural scene, this story delves into the complexities of artistic genius and the destructive power of envy. For readers of historical fiction and literary biographies, The Lost Pages offers a gripping exploration of ambition, identity, and the price of success. Discover the untold story behind one of literature's most fascinating relationships.

About the Author

Marija Pericic lives in Melbourne where she teaches English as a foreign language. The Lost Pages is her first novel.