“In the beginning, there was only the sea. And then the islands appeared, and the gods descended.” Part 1: The Sisters The story begins on a remote island […]
German literature
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
“He who ruled scent ruled the hearts of men.” Chapter 1: Birth of a Monster Jean-Baptiste Grenouille is born in 18th-century Paris under the foulest conditions—amid fish guts […]