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Literature & Fiction - Sweet Days of Discipline

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                           Book Synopsis: On the heels of I Am the Brother of XX and These Possible Lives, here is Jaeggy's fabulously witchy first book in English, with a new Peter Mendelsund cover. A novel about obsessive love and madness set in postwar Switzerland, Fleur Jaeggy's eerily beautiful novel begins innocently enough: “At fourteen I was a boarder in a school in the Appenzell.” But there is nothing innocent here. With the off-handed remorselessness of a young Eve, the narrator describes her potentially lethal designs to win the affections of Fréderique, the apparently perfect new girl. In Tim Parks’ consummate translation (with its “spare, haunting quality of a prose poem,” TLS), Sweet Days of Discipline is a peerless, terrifying, and gorgeous work.

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Experience the enchanting world of Fleur Jaeggy's mesmerizing first book in English, Sweet Days of Discipline. Immerse yourself in a tale of obsessive love and madness set against the backdrop of postwar Switzerland. Jaeggy's hauntingly beautiful prose will captivate you from the very first page, leaving you spellbound until the very end.

With its new Peter Mendelsund cover, this edition of Sweet Days of Discipline is a true collector's item. Indulge in the rare pleasure of owning a book that not only possesses an intriguing storyline but also stands as a work of art in itself. Enhance your book collection with this exquisite literary masterpiece.

Step into the mind of our young narrator as she navigates the treacherous path of obsession and desire. You'll be enthralled by her ruthlessly calculated schemes to win the affection of Fréderique, a girl who seems to embody perfection. Fleur Jaeggy's depiction of the narrator's obsessions is both chilling and poignant, leaving an indelible mark on your psyche.

Acclaimed author Tim Parks masterfully captures the essence of Jaeggy's prose in his translation of Sweet Days of Discipline. The spare yet haunting quality of this prose poem-like translation adds depth and richness to the experience. Lose yourself in the impeccable synergy of Parks' translation and Jaeggy's gripping narrative.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this peerless, terrifying, and gorgeously written novel. Immerse yourself in a world of chilling obsession and postwar intrigue. Seize the chance to experience Fleur Jaeggy's Sweet Days of Discipline and discover why this book has garnered critical acclaim and captivated readers worldwide.

Uncover the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of postwar Switzerland. Enter the sinister world of obsessive love and madness. Grab your copy of Sweet Days of Discipline and experience a literary journey like no other.

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