On the Natural History of Destruction - W.G. Sebald - review

M Sarki

Besides being a poet with four collections published, M Sarki is a painter, film maker, and photographer. He likes fine coffee and long walks.

M Sarki has written, directed, and produced six short films titled Gnoman's Bois de Rose, Biscuits and Striola , The Tools of Migrant Hunters, My Father's Kitchen, GL, and Cropped Out 2010. More details to follow. Also the author of the feature film screenplay, Alphonso Bow.

7:00 pm 13 March 2013

On the Natural History of Destruction - W.G. Sebald

The first time through much of the book was wasted on me as I am not familiar with the writers Sebald was criticizing. But the first section was pretty amazing. I had no idea really how bad it all was during WWII. I am glad I read the book. Sebald was a very gifted writer whose sentences are quite accessible for all.

I did decide to go back and read everything and I am glad I did. Just allowing oneself to go with the flow of his writing is a joy in itself. This is a book I am sure I will revisit again and because of my latest work this week in re-reading it I am changing my four star rating to a five. We all have to "get over" whatever it is that prevents us from hearing and reading what needs to be said about the Holocaust. Though Sebald rarely raises its name he is always talking about torture and destruction and crimes against humanity. The book is truly amazing.

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