The first novel in Arno Camenisch's celebrated "alpine" trilogy is set during a single summer. The four main (unnamed) characters are a dairyman, his farmhand, a cowherd, and a swineherd who all live and work in close proximity--but this is no "Heidi." Theirs is an existence marked by dangerous work, solitude, cruelty, alcoholism, and sheer stubbornness; but the author's handling of these situations and lives is characterized at all times by affection, surreal humor, and a brilliant ear for the sounds of the setting.
- ISBN10 1628970111
- ISBN13 9781628970111
- Publish Date 25 June 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Dalkey Archive Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 100
- Language English