Mircea Cărtărescu Turns 70: Labyrinthine Novel 'Theodoros' Places Him Among Great Poets
Romanian writer Mircea Cărtărescu celebrates his 70th birthday. His novel 'Theodoros' is a labyrinthine work that positions him alongside Jorge Luis Borges among the greatest poets. The article discusses his literary style, which turns the skull inside out to become a uterus, and frames his work within a cosmic struggle between good and evil, set in Ethiopia.
Key facts
- Mircea Cărtărescu turns 70 years old.
- He is a Romanian writer.
- His novel is titled 'Theodoros'.
- The novel is described as labyrinthine.
- He is compared to Jorge Luis Borges.
- The article mentions a struggle between good and evil in Ethiopia.
- The phrase 'Den Schädel nach aussen gestülpt, auf dass er zum Uterus werde' is used to describe his style.
- The source is NZZ Feuilleton.
Entities
Artists
- Mircea Cărtărescu
- Jorge Luis Borges
Institutions
- NZZ Feuilleton
Locations
- Romania
- Ethiopia