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Scenes from the Life of a Faun by Arno Schmidt (Book Review)

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This chapter examines Arno Schmidt's novel 'Scenes from the Life of a Faun,' focusing on its intricate linguistic style and narrative complexities. It follows the protagonist Heinrich Dering, a WWI veteran, as he reflects on life amid historical and philosophical themes during World War II, while addressing the challenges of translating Schmidt's modernist work.

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