Alma Mahler autofiction of the protagonist is put

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By Michal Ajvaz

the Academy of Athens Award

withdrawing into a universe of fragments

Denis goes to stay at Crome

Alma Mahler autofiction of the protagonist is putAlma Mahler presents the imagined memories of a talented, passionate woman living in the shadow of a famous husband. The novel deals with Alma's marriage to the distant and introverted Gustav Mahler and with the many intellectual and emotional sacrifices Alma makes in order to be a support for him. Alma Mahler presents the imagined memories of a talented, passionate woman living in the shadow of a famous husband. The novel deals with Alma's marriage