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The Maimed

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Set in Prague, The Maimed relates the story of a highly neurotic, socially inept bank clerk who is eventually impelled by his widowed landlady into servicing her sexual appetites. At the same time he must witness the steady physical and mental deterioration of his lifelong friend who is suffering from an unnamed disease. Part psychological farce, Ungar tells a dark, ironic tale of chaos overtaking one's meticulously ordered life.

One of only two novels Ungar wrote, this translation marks the first time this important novel and any of his work has been translated into English. Ungar's novellas and short stories are collected in
Boys & Murderers
.

Language: English

Pages: 220

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Twisted Spoon Press

Release: April 01, 2002

ISBN: 8086264130

ISBN 13: 9788086264134

The Maimed

3.9/5 ( ratings)

Set in Prague, The Maimed relates the story of a highly neurotic, socially inept bank clerk who is eventually impelled by his widowed landlady into servicing her sexual appetites. At the same time he must witness the steady physical and mental deterioration of his lifelong friend who is suffering from an unnamed disease. Part psychological farce, Ungar tells a dark, ironic tale of chaos overtaking one's meticulously ordered life.

One of only two novels Ungar wrote, this translation marks the first time this important novel and any of his work has been translated into English. Ungar's novellas and short stories are collected in
Boys & Murderers
.

Language: English

Pages: 220

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Twisted Spoon Press

Release: April 01, 2002

ISBN: 8086264130

ISBN 13: 9788086264134

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