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Name: Hersenschimmen
Rating: 4 (4 reviews)
Author: J. Bernlef

Hersenschimmen is a captivating novel by J. Bernlef, a prominent Dutch prose writer. It is a high point in his prolific oeuvre and stands out as a poignant exploration of the decline of memory and identity. The novel tells the story of Maarten Klein, a retired secretary who moves to America and suddenly finds himself forgetting everything, from the present to the past. His journey through Alzheimer's disease is a harrowing account of the loss of one's sense of self and purpose, making for an intensely moving and thought-provoking narrative.

First publish date: 1984

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: J. Bernlef

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