Doppelte Biografien. Der traurige Gast von Matthias Nawrat
Double biographies: Der traurige Gast by Matthias Nawrat

Summary/Abstract: Issues of human existence are a major focus of Matthias Nawrat's works. In the novel Der traurige Gast he delves into the theme of loneliness and isolation in the global metropolis of Berlin. The unnamed protagonist observes his neighborhood and provides insights into his own past and the life stories of other people through visits and conversations. These stories are presented to the reader from the perspective of an omniscient narrator. The aim of the article is to interpret Nawrat's literary portrayal of the anonymity of urban dwellers in the context of current theories of borders, which emphasize the necessity of redefining the interaction between space and individuals.

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