Fleur Jaeggy's 'Mutmassliche Leben' Portrays Writers de Quincey, Keats, Schwob
Swiss author Fleur Jaeggy's new book 'Mutmassliche Leben' (Presumed Lives) offers condensed biographies of writers Thomas de Quincey, John Keats, and Marcel Schwob. The miniature portraits explore themes of birth, illness, and death, aiming to distill the essence of life. Jaeggy, known for her precise prose, presents these figures in a manner that both moves and disturbs. The work reflects her ongoing interest in the limits of biographical writing and the intensity of personal connections, as seen in her previous writings on Ingeborg Bachmann.
Key facts
- Fleur Jaeggy is a Swiss author.
- 'Mutmassliche Leben' is her new book.
- The book profiles Thomas de Quincey, John Keats, and Marcel Schwob.
- The biographies are described as miniature portraits.
- Themes include birth, illness, and death.
- Jaeggy previously wrote about Ingeborg Bachmann.
- The work is published in German.
- The book aims to condense life into essence.
Entities
Artists
- Fleur Jaeggy
- Thomas de Quincey
- John Keats
- Marcel Schwob
- Ingeborg Bachmann