{"title":"István Vörös","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of István Vörös, a celebrated author known for his unique flair in storytelling and his profound reflections on human nature. Vörös, a distinguished Hungarian writer, invites readers to explore the depths of human experience through his thought-provoking works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout creations, \u003cem\u003eThomas Mann’s Overcoat\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his ability to weave together intricate narratives that transcend cultural and temporal boundaries. The novel offers a rich tapestry of themes and characters, blending elements of realism with metaphysical insights. Vörös's writing is often characterised by its lyrical prose and philosophical undertones, which challenge and delight readers across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough Vörös’s work is rooted in the rich traditions of general fiction, his storytelling is anything but conventional. He artfully engages with the complexities of identity, memory, and existence, leaving an indelible imprint on the literary landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection of István Vörös’s works to discover narratives that resonate with universal truths, all while offering an engaging and immersive reading experience. Whether you're a long-time admirer or new to his stories, you are sure to find his books a rewarding addition to your literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thomas-manns-overcoat-by-istvan-voros-9781803094106","title":"Thomas Mann’s Overcoat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis novel seamlessly blends the intellectual musings of Thomas Mann with a Hungarian folktale exploring the boundaries of reality and fantasy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this captivating and whimsical novel, the German novelist and critic Thomas Mann is visiting his tailor, Klaus, to be measured for a new overcoat, but his mind is full of thoughts of his new novel and meditations on the state of Europe after World War I. His tailor, though, entraps him in wily dialogue with mysterious claims about angels threading a strand of their hair through all of God's creations. Mann becomes further entangled with this provocative artisan through a mysterious dream in which he is asked to draft a contract for the Rights of Devils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the impoverished mother of five-year-old Marci Tamás, living in a tiny Hungarian village, struggles to find the little boy a winter coat. Marci has stopped growing, so the coat she finds—belonging to a former circus dwarf—should suffice for life. Only the coat has a life of its own, as Marci soon finds out. That's not all: he discovers a mysterious little white elephant in the family courtyard, which no one else can see. Determined to save the family's three piglets from being slaughtered, he enlists this strange creature in a daring collective escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by one of Hungary's most audacious literary voices, \u003cem\u003eThomas Mann's Overcoat\u003c\/em\u003e is at once a homage to the great German novelist as well as an \u003cem\u003eArs Poetica\u003c\/em\u003e that embraces excess, whimsy, and folk poetry and refuses the strictures of realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853355569388,"sku":"9781803094106","price":51.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27041153482829.jpg?v=1759198348"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/istvan-voros.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}