I am the Brother of XX

Discover the haunting world of Fleur Jaeggy in her captivating collection, I am the Brother of XX. Published in 2017, this thought-provoking book features 144 pages of dark, gothic fiction that showcases Jaeggy's unique storytelling prowess. With her signature style, she immerses readers in a realm where the surreal and the macabre intertwine. From a wife suspended in a bird cage to a thirteenth-century visionary tasting the foreskin of Christ, Jaeggy's imagination knows no bounds. Each story unfolds with an 'eerie maleficent calm, a brutal calm,' revealing a paradoxical world teeming with quiet violence. Dive into this mesmerizing collection and experience the brilliance of Fleur Jaeggy, a master of short fiction.