Dreamlike epic narrative offers a unique literary experience
Draws on myth, symbol, fable, and history for rich symbolism
Explores existential themes of despair and hope in the face of death
Includes an afterword by Bernhild Boie for additional context
Masterful English translation by George MacLennan enhances accessibility
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Translated by George MacLennan, with an afterword by Bernhild Boie / July 2026 / 5.375 x 8, 248 pp. / 978-1-962728-11-9
“The world of Julien Gracq is a world of qualities—in other words, a magical world.” —Maurice Blanchot The Sunset Lands, written in the mid-1950s but only published posthumously half a century later, portrays both a world
