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I find it shocking that more people haven't commented on the title. I have searched through articles, and while they mention the obvious connection to Hitler, none of them ask about it in detail. WHY would he call it that, and what point is he trying to make? I can't bring myself to read the book, brilliant though it may be, because the title is too horrifying for me to move past.
Malia I have been wondering about this since I first read about the book. I am German, so I kept thinking, what it will be called in that language. These i…more I have been wondering about this since I first read about the book. I am German, so I kept thinking, what it will be called in that language. These interviews are definitely interesting to learn about Knausegaard. Reading My Struggle, though, I think it becomes clear that he in no way associates his very personal story with Hitler's disgusting book.
When you read the book, the title does seem very apt, because he really highlights and dissects all the areas in his life that are rife with struggles.(less)
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Ell Bradshaw For those wondering, the German publishers seem to have just given each volume individual titles: "Sterben", "Lieben", "Spielen", "Leben", and "Traüme ...more
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David Absalom The title is apt. You're associating the title of another with this one. They are different, and as a baby-boomer having experienced what Karl has gon ...more
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