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My Friend Nietzsche
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1 book
54 pages, b/w
21.0 x 21.0
Ages 15 and up
- Contact for Foreign Rights: Anna Laurine Kornum
- Reading sample: PDF in English
Description
My Friend Nietzsche recounts the harrowing descent of Friedrich Nietzsche into madness, as seen through the eyes of his friend and supporter, Danish literary critic Georg Brandes. A story of friendship, insanity, and the myths of a man who shaped history.
Anna Laurine Kornum
Kornum (1978.) is an academic, painter, author, and illustrator. Born in Aarhus, Jutland, formally educated in biology and philosophy at the University of Copenhagen. Kornum’s work spans from scientific/ anatomical illustration to book covers. In 2016 her graphic short story ‘A Mind Bomb’ was featured in Heavy Metal Magazine. ‘My Mind’s Eye’ (2022) is her Danish debut novel. It was awarded Best Danish Horror publication and won the Danish comic award, the Ping Prize for Best Debut. Her second novel, The Poppy Fields Paradox came out in May 2024. She is currently working on her third novel.
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- Reading sample: PDF in English
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- Reading sample: PDF in English (Ivalu)
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