Letters from Klara

De: Tove Jansson, Thomas Teal - Übersetzer

Narrado por: Indira Varma

In this collection comprising of thirteen short stories, Jansson masterfully crafts unsettling narratives that delve into unexpected connections, awkward encounters, and solitary moments

From reconnecting with childhood friends in "Party Games" to exploring the theme of ageing in "Trip to the Riviera", Jansson's short story collection "Letters from Klara" beautifully and intimately depicts the human condition in all its pain and joy.

Finnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is globally cherished for creating the Moomin universe. Born in Helsinki, her tales of the Moomins captivated readers worldwide. Beyond Moominvalley, she penned profound adult novels, most notably "The Summer Book".

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A few of the stories I just didn't understand at all

Some of the stories were good; some of them seem interesting but I didn't understand what they're about at all. The writing is good, and the ideas of the story were interesting, but some of it just didn't make sense, like the story is lacking a rationale to exist.