Description: For sale is the book “The Lüneburg Variation” is a captivating novel by Paolo Maurensig, first published in Italian in 1993 by Adelphi edizioni s.p.a. Milan and later translated into English in 1997. Let’s explore the intriguing tale. The story revolves around the mysterious death of Dr. Dieter Frisch, a wealthy industrialist and chess master living outside Vienna. Dr. Frisch is found dead in the orchard of his estate, lying in a pool of his own blood. His antique silver pistol lies nearby, and a primitive chess set is discovered in his study, set up at a complicated middle-game position. The narrator, a young man named Hans Meyer, claims that Frisch’s death was not a suicide, accident, or crime. Instead, he asserts that it was an execution, albeit deferred in space and time. Hans reveals that he first encountered Frisch on the Munich-Vienna express train during a chess game. Frisch had just lost using the speculative ‘Lüneburg Variation’. Hans, a supremely talented chess player, subtly baited Frisch, leading to the chess master’s demise. Themes and Atmosphere: “The Lüneburg Variation” weaves together themes of obsession, history, and character. The novel is lushly draped in Middle European tragedy, evoking a sense of both beauty and darkness. Chess serves as a central motif, invested with an elevated and yet sinister, cabalistic quality. Tabori’s Influence: Hans Meyer, the student, receives training from the enigmatic chess genius Tabori. Tabori’s tiny room contains an antique metal chess set inscribed with Hebrew lettering. This mystical set has the power to punish blunders immediately with an electric shock. In summary, “The Lüneburg Variation” is a blend of psychological thriller and allegory, where a duel to the death unfolds over a chessboard, remaining unfinished for over fifty years. If you seek a thought-provoking exploration of chess, history, and fate, this novel awaits your discovery. See pictures for details!
Price: 4.99 USD
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
End Time: 2025-02-04T06:38:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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Book Title: The Luneburg Variation
Signed: No
Age Level: Adults, Young Adults
City: Berlin, Moscow
Inscribed: No
Modified Item: No
Regional Cuisine: American, British, Russian, German
Type: Manual
Language: English
Personalized: No
Author: Paolo Maurensig
Topic: Board Games, Chess, Games, History, Indoor Games
Subjects: Puzzles, Trivia & Indoor Games
